Open burning is defined by Ohio EPA as any set outdoor fire that does not vent to a chimney or stack.
Ohio EPA’s Division of Air Pollution Control (DAPC) regulations for open burning are contained in Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3745-19.
Learn more about what you can burn and where – at the Ohio EPA website >
Download Ohio EPA Brochure: ‘Before You Light It: Know Ohio’s Open Burning Regulations’
DAPC ensures compliance with the federal Clean Air Act and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act as part of its mission to attain and maintain air quality at a level that protects the environment and public health.1
Local Air Pollution Control:
Akron Regional Air Quality Management District
800-589-2480
www.scph.org/air-quality
1. Ohio EPA / About DAPC https://epa.ohio.gov/divisions-and-offices/air-pollution-control/about-dapc