Open burning publications
This is a partial list of publications related to open burning. Other resources may be available.
DNR publications
Use the following order form to request free copies of the publications available in print format.
Legal and illegal burning
- Burn Barrel & Burn Pile Information (FR-357) [PDF]
- Burning Garbage: A Problem for our Communities (WA-1373) [PDF]
- Don't Burn Agricultural Plastics (WA-1592) [PDF]
- Open Burning Quiz (CE-7021) [PDF]
Fire safety
- Preventing Wildlifes (FR-547)
- Safe and Responsible Burning (FR-551)
- Safe and Responsible Burning (in Hmong)
- Safe and Responsible Burning (in Polish)
- Safe and Responsible Burning (in Spanish)
- Watch Your Ashes, Watch Your Sparks (FR-471)
Wood waste and disposal
- Burning and Disposal of Wood Wastes in Wisconsin (WA-612) [PDF]
- Guidance on the Emergency Management of Debris Resulting from Natural Disasters or Planned Demolition Activities (WA-601) [PDF]
- Planning Your Demolition or Renovation Project: A Guide to Hazard Evaluation, Recycling and Waste Disposal (WA-651) [PDF]
Open burning alternatives
- Critter Condos: Managing Dead Wood for Wildlife (WM-222) [PDF]
- Rabbitat: Brush Piles for Wildlife (WM-221) [PDF]
Model ordinance
The DNR developed the following model ordinance to help Wisconsin counties, cities, villages and towns adopt their own local regulations on outdoor burning and burning of refuse.
UW-Extension publications
U.S. EPA publications and reports
- Dioxins Produced by Backyard Burning
- Open Burning Vol III: Chapter 16 [PDF exit DNR]
- Evaluation of Emissions from the Open Burning of Land - Clearing Debris [PDF exit DNR]
- Evaluation of Emissions from the Open Burning of Household Waste in Barrels: Volume 1: Technical Report [PDF exit DNR]
- Evaluation of Emissions from the Open Burning of Household waste in Barrels: Volume 2: Appendices A - G [PDF exit DNR]
- AP-42, Vol. I, CH 2.5: Open Burning Materials [PDF exit DNR]