Get Lakeville Burning Permit

How do I activate my burning permit? You may activate your permit in two ways: Visit mndnr.gov/burningpermits. You can also activate it by calling 1- 866-533-2876 and follow the instructions in the pre-recorded message.

No person shall conduct, cause, or permit open burning of rubber, plastics, chemically treated materials, or other materials which produce excessive or noxious smoke including, but not limited to, tires, railroad ties, chemically treated lumber, composite shingles, tar paper, insulation, composition board, sheetrock, ...

While you certainly can burn leaves safely, it's important to understand what's okay to burn and what's not. You should only burn debris from trees, including leaves, twigs, and smaller branches. These materials burn relatively quickly and retain very little heat when extinguished, making them safe to burn.

What can be burned? Dry leaves, plant clippings, brush, and clean untreated-unpainted wood can be burned as long as weather conditions do not pose a fire hazard. No household trash, garbage, or treated lumber can be burned outdoors at residences.

The only materials permitted in a recreational fire are wood from trees, small branches, brush, or charcoal. Treated lumber materials, construction debris, garbage, plastic materials, or waste materials are not allowed to be burned in recreational fires [MN Statute 88.171].

The smoke from burning leaves contains a number of toxic and/or irritating particles and gases. The tiny particles contained in smoke from burning leaves can accumulate in the lungs and stay there for years.

Burn Notification Form Submission If you choose to burn, you must notify the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) online or by submitting the Open Burn Form PDF PDF PDF via mail or e-mail. BAAQMD no longer receives notification via fax. The appropriate fees must be paid to BAAQMD prior to burning.