BURN BARRELS ARE ILLEGAL
FOR ANY FORM OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN WASHINGTON STATE

The Washington Clean Air Act states that only natural vegetation may be burned. Do not burn: garbage, dead animals, asphalt, petroleum products, rubber products, plastics, paper (other than what is necessary to start the fire), cardboard, treated or painted lumber, commercially processed wood, construction debris, metal or any substance that releases toxic emissions, dense smoke or obnoxious fumes and odors when burned.

The Fire Marshal is authorized to prohibit all outdoor burning in the event of extreme fire danger or air pollution episodes, and to enforce the Mason County Fire Code.

The person in charge of any outdoor burning operation will be liable for the cost of suppression if the fire gets out of control or if it becomes necessary to extinguish the fire as a result of an enforcement action.

Burn only during periods of calm light winds. Burning during periods when winds may scatter loose, flammable or combustible, material is considered an extreme fire hazard.

Composting, chipping, and hauling to recycling locations are alternatives to outdoor burning. These alternatives are strongly suggested.
For more information contact the Mason County Recycling Coordinator, at (360) 427-9670 extension 771