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Town of Harvard Burn Permits

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Welcome to the Town of Harvard Online Open Burn Permit Manager.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can obtain a burn permit?

Only residents living in approved areas can obtain a permit. Permits are conditional and may be revoked at any time.

How can I obtain a burn permit?

You may register online using this website, or you can visit us in person at the Police Station during normal business hours.

What can I burn?

• Brush (no larger than 4" in diameter), cane, driftwood, and forestry debris from other than commercial or industrial land clearing operations. • Materials normally associated with the pursuit of agriculture such as fruit tree pruning’s, dead raspberry stalks, blueberry patches for pruning purposes, and infected bee hives for disease control. • Trees and brush resulting from agricultural land clearing. • Fungus infected elm wood, if no other acceptable means of disposal is available.

Do I need a permit?

If you want to have an open-air fire then yes, you need an approved permit. If you are having a barbecue (no larger than 3'x3'x3') a permit is not required.

When can I burn?

Open burning season runs from January 15 through May 1st of each year. Open burning is allowed only between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. All fires need to be COMPLETELY out by 4:00 pm.

How do I activate my open burning permit?

Each day you wish to burn during the open burning season, January 15 through May 1st, you need to call (351) 333-5090 during the hours of 8am - 12pm to see if open burning is allowed that day and if it is your will follow the prompts on the phone to activate your permit.