Taylor County Administration County Judge George A. Newman, Ph.D. 300 Oak Street, Suite 200 Abilene, TX 79602 Phone: 325-674-1235     Fax: 325-674-1365 Email: newmang@taylorcountytexas.org

 

 

BURN BAN IS NOT IN EFFECT AT THIS TIME

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TAYLOR COUNTY / TFS / TCEQ

OUTDOOR BURNING GUIDELINES

 

Outdoor Burning is prohibited when a “Burn Ban” is in effect.

 

The following rules are in effect at all times that a “Burn Ban” is not in effect.

  

Please notify TCSO Dispatch at (325) 674-1300 prior to burning.

 

If a "controlled burn" becomes out of control, do not hesitate to call 911 for fire department assistance.

 

 

Outdoor Burning Is Allowed For:

 

• Recreation, ceremony, cooking, or warmth.
• Disposal of normal domestic waste from a private residence.  Examples of normal domestic waste include such things as kitchen garbage, untreated lumber, cardboard boxes, clothing, and packaging materials (including plastic and rubber packaging).
• Disposal of trees, brush, grass, leaves, and crop residue.
• Disposal of animal carcasses.
• Forest, range, and wildland/wildlife management purposes.

 

Allowed Outdoor Burning Is Subject To The Following Requirements:

 

• Burning may only be conducted when wind direction is such that smoke will not adversely affect any public road, landing strip, navigable water, or off-site structure used for human residence or business, the containment of livestock, or the housing of sensitive live vegetation.
• Burning must be attended to by a responsible party while the fire is progressing. An adequate supply of extinguishing agent (water, dirt, earthmoving equipment) must also be available onsite.
• Burning may only be conducted when wind speed is 20 mph or less.
• Live fire (visible flame) is only allowed between local sunrise and sunset. Smoldering embers must be adequately contained overnight, or extinguished. 
• Burning must be outside the limits of an incorporated city unless the city has ordinances that permit burning.
• Prior to burning for forest management, the Texas Forest Service must be notified.

 

Examples Of Wastes That May NOT Be Burned:

 

• Tires, shingles, plastic and rubber that is not packaging, insulated wire, treated lumber, furniture, carpet, appliances, non-wood construction/demolition materials, asphaltic materials, chemical wastes, heavy oils, and explosive materials.

   

Conducting burning in compliance with these rules does not exempt the responsible party from the consequences, damages, or injuries resulting from the burn and does not excuse anyone from complying with all other applicable laws.

 

 

 

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