OPEN BURNING SEASON

Open Air Burning

This year’s open burning season begins January 15, and will end on May 1.

Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, all 2021 Open Burning Permits shall be issued via Email.

To obtain a permit click on the email address below and provide the following information;

• The street address of the property.
• The applicant's first and last name
• The applicant's cell phone number (if we receive a complaint and you are out burning, we may try to call you before sending a response.)

Permits will be issued via email tstill@weymouth.ma.us to apply, please allow up to 3 business days for a response.

The permit fee is $25.00, checks should be made payable to the Town of Weymouth and should be mailed to the following address;

Conditions of open burning will be clearly detailed on your copy of the permit issued.

Authorization for burning is dependent upon atmospheric conditions and will be determined by the Shift Commander on a daily basis.

Permit holders must call 781-337-5151 x 2 when the auto-attendant answers select option 2 after 9:45 each day you wish to burn.  The recorded message will tell you if burning is going to be allowed.

Non-compliance with conditions of the permit may result in fines and penalties under Massachusetts General Laws.

Please adhere to the guidelines set forth on your permit and do your part to help make this open burning season safe and nuisance free!

Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Still

Fire Prevention Coordinator