Annual Open Burning Ban Begins May 1 Across 54 Georgia Counties

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:13:27 +0000
Environmental Protection

Georgia EPD announces its annual open burning ban takes effect May 1 through September 30, covering 54 counties in north and central Georgia. The ban prohibits burning yard and land-clearing debris to reduce ground-level ozone and particulate pollution during the summer ozone season. Citizens and businesses may use alternatives such as composting, chipping, or hauling debris to commercial processing facilities.