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Open burning publications

This is a partial list of publications related to open burning. Other resources may be available.

DNR publications

Legal and illegal burning

Fire safety

Wood waste and disposal

Open burning alternatives

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