Open Burning Restrictions Take Effect

Unincorporated Lake County Permanent Open-Burning Ordinance

Effective as of June 1, 2022, new restrictions include:

• No burning non-woody yard waste (i.e. leaves and grass)
• No burning of woody yard waste between April 1 and September 30
  • Recreational wood-burning fires that are no larger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’ are always permitted "if  used for warming, cooking, and other recreational purposes"

Burning garbage and construction materials is now and has been prohibited for years before the new ordinance.
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​For more information, see the announcement posted by Lake County's Planning, Building and Development.

To report a suspected open burning violation occurring in the unincorporated area, please call the Lake County Open Burning Hotline at 847-377-2999.
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