Burning rubbish/bonfires and the law

There aren’t any specific laws against burning rubbish in your garden or having a bonfire in your garden, but there are several laws that deal with the nuisance that fires/bonfires can cause. 

View further information about garden fires / bonfires and the law (opens in new window)

Are you planning to burn a large quantity of materials?

If you are planning a large burn of materials, for example construction site clearance, farm materials etc,  please call North West Fire Control on 01925 460852 to inform them. This means that if any calls reporting the sighting of a large fire are received we can ensure emergency vehicles are not deployed unnecessarily.

Controlled burning of all materials is not necessarily legal or safe to do. Please ensure you adhere to your local authority regulations and Environment Agency guidance.

There are other ways to get rid of your garden waste without making a fire/bonfire.  Most garden waste, like grass cuttings and leaves, can be recycled by composting. 

Composting

Composting turns waste into valuable food for your garden and can help reduce climate change. Most garden waste can be composted, as well as uncooked vegetable peelings.

Please use the following link to find out more: More about composting (open in new window)

You can contact your local council to find out how to purchase home compost bins and other green products at reduced rates.  See below for more information.