The 2026 Open Burning Season begins on Thursday, Jan. 15, and ends on May 1.
Open burning during this period is governed by the following regulations: Issuance of permit by local fire department, only permitted between 10 a. m. and 4 p.m., daily, must be 75 feet from any building or structure, and constant attendance and supervision. For permit obtainment, go to https://ipswichfire.com/open-burning/
Once a resident obtains a permit, they must activate it each day they wish to burn. They will find that link here: https://ipswichfire.com/open-burning/
Residents are specifically allowed to burn the following:
- Brush, cane, driftwood, and forestry debris
- Agricultural materials, including fruit tree and bush prunings, raspberry stalks, and infected beehives
- Trees and brush from agricultural land clearing
- Fungus-infected elm wood, if no other acceptable means of disposal are available
Residents are prohibited from burning the following:
- Leaves of any origin
- Brush, cane, trees, or driftwood obtained from commercial or industrial land clearing
- Grass, hay, tree stumps, or tires
- Construction or demolition materials
- Household trash of any type
Those found to be in violation of open burning policies can face permit revocation and/or fines. Local fire departments also reserve the right to deny any resident a permit due to hazardous weather conditions or other non-permitting circumstances.
For further information, visit mass.gov/info-details/open-burning-safety or https://ipswichfire.com/open-burning/
