Open burning season runs from January 15th – May 1st 2024

Open Burning Information

Open Burning in Massachusetts is regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and enforced by the local Fire Department. Open burning season runs from                   January15th – May 1st of each year. A valid permit obtained from the Harvard Fire Department is required. The Fire Chief reserves the right to deny open burning on any day due to weather or unfavorable environmental conditions.

Obtaining a Permit for Open Burning:     http://massfire.net/brush/harvard.php

Daily Activation of Your Permit  call - (351) 333-5090

To learn more about open buring, check out this video:  https://vimeo.com/312029381

For persons with limited computer access, permits can be purchased at the Police Station, Tuesday - Friday 9am-4:30pm and Saturday, 08am-Noon.  

If you have any questions, you can call (978) 456-8276 and talk to Trish. 

 Please check the Harvard Fire Website for more info:  https://www.harvard-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif676/f/uploads/hfd_open_burning_information_2020_1.pdf

If you have any questions, please call the Harvard Fire Department.