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1. Can I burn in the city of Athens?

Yes. If you follow the City Burn Ordinance and obtain a Burn Permit from the Fire Department. City of Athens Burn Ordinance

2. What can I burn?

The materials the can be burned are materials that grow naturally. For example, the following and other items:
- Brush
- Grass
- Leaves
- Limbs

There can no burning of paper cardboard, rubbish, household garbage or anything of the like. Even if it is contained in barrel or like container. It is against the law to burn these materials!

3. Where and when can I burn?

You must burn on your own property! You must be at least 50 feet from any structure and 50 feet from any property lines. You cannot burn before 8 a.m. or after 3 p.m.

4. How do I obtain a burn permit?

You must contact Athens Fire & Rescue by telephone at 256-233-8710 or by stopping by the administrative offices at Station 1 before any burning is to take place. Depending on the size, location, material being burned, and weather conditions, Athens Fire can approve or deny permission to burn. A permit is required for any burning done inside the city limits. Permits can be obtained for the hours of 8am-3:30pm any day of the week. Once issued, a permit can be revoked at any time if the Fire Department deems necessary.