Fall Open Burning Season Begins Oct. 1

ANDERSON, IN - The Fall open burning season for the city of Anderson, begins Monday, October 1 and will continue through November 30th.  During this time Anderson residents are allowed to openly burn wood products in a container on their personal property. Open burning on the ground is NOT PERMITTED in the State of Indiana. 

The following guidelines must be followed:

• Only clean dry wood or leaves are to be burned.
• All burning is done in a non-combustible container with solid enclosed sides and ventilation near the bottom edges of the container.

Note: A metal 55 gallon drum with holes drilled near the bottom edge of the drum is an acceptable container.

• The fire must be attended at ALL times.
• A means to extinguish the fire must be readily available.
• All burning must be extinguished by 6 PM.
• If the burning creates a nuisance, it must be extinguished.

Violations of the city’s open burning regulations can carry a civil penalty of up to $2,500 per violation.

If there are any questions regarding the open burning regulations, the City of Anderson Municipal Development Department Air Management Division may be contacted by phone at (765) 648-6158.