Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Open Burning

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  • Open Burning - Online Training Program

    Learn about and access the Connecticut Open Burning Training Program which assists municipalities in meeting the certification requirements for Open Burning Officials.

  • Open Burning - Campfires, Bonfires, Fire Pits, Chimineas

    Learn about the burning of wood in a campfire, bonfire, chiminea or other similar devices which is prohibited, if the burning is conducted so that it creates a nuisance for neighbors or it is in violation of any restrictions imposed by your local municipality.

  • Open Burning - Residential

    Learn about open burning restrictions on property that is used exclusively for residential purposes.

  • Open Burning - Municipal

    A municipality may burn clean brush at its DEEP permitted transfer station, landfill, or recycling center. Learn about the open burning requirements and restrictions for municipalities.

  • Open Burning

    Learn about open burning, which is the burning of any matter, where smoke and other emissions are released directly into the ambient air without passing through an adequate stack or flue.