Summary of Regulations affecting the Sullivan Fire Protection District

You may not open burn within the limits of an incorporated city or village at any time.

You may not open burn within the limits of Franklin County until after September 16th.

Outside incorporated limits, you may open burn in Crawford and Washington Counties at any time, unless restricted

by excessive wind speed - check with Franklin County Dispatch.

MO Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Open Burning Regulations

(Excerpts from Facts on Open Burning Under Missouri Regulations)

Read the entire fact sheet.

Definitions

St. Louis metropolitan area: The geographical area comprising St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson and Franklin Counties and the city of St. Louis.

Open Burning: The burning of any materials in which air contaminants resulting from combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber.

Prohibited Open Burning Under State Regulation

Any waste generated by a business, trade, industry, or any demolition operation cannot be burned. This would include, but is not limited to paper, cardboard boxes, pallets, tires, rubber products, hazardous materials, styrofoam, plastics, petroleum based products and treated wood. Any asbestos-containing material cannot be burned.

Allowable Open Burning Under State Regulations

Open Burning of Household Refuse

Missouri allows open burning of household refuse originating on premises from four dwelling units or less and burned on the same premises. Materials such as tires or waste oil may not be used to start the fires or be burned in the fires.

St. Louis metropolitan area: Open burning of household refuse is prohibited in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Open Burning of Household Yard Wastes

Missouri allows open burning of household yard wastes originating on premises from four dwelling units or less and burned on the same premises. Materials such as tires or waste oil may not be used to start the fires or be burned in the fires.

St. Louis metropolitan area: Open burning of tree leaves or residential brush is allowed only in areas outside of incorporated municipalities and is limited to the period beginning September 16 and ending April 14 of each calendar year. These brush piles are limited to 16 square feet and the burning is allowed from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.

Open Burning for Recreational Purposes

Campfires and other fires used solely for recreational purposes, ceremonial occasions, or for outdoor noncommercial preparation of food are allowed in Missouri.