Fall Burning October 15 - November 15

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"Backyard Fire" is an outdoor fire where garden refuse such as leaves and small branches indigenous to the property are burned for the purpose of disposal due to garden clean-up or damage from high winds.

Before you choose to burn you should consider the Brush Chipping Program which the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society coordinates in partnership with the District of Maple Ridge. No pre-registration is necessary. Complete details can be found on the website.

If you do choose to burn, the following guidelines apply:

• The urban areas of Maple Ridge are completely closed to any type of burning. See Map- [PDF, 185KB]
• The rural areas of Maple Ridge may burn dry garden refuse from October 15 to November 15 with a permit if the fire can be located a minimum of 15 metres from structures and property lines.
• Permits may be revoked and fines issued by the Fire Department at any time for non-compliance.
• Permits are $25.00 available from the Maple Ridge Fire Department, Hall #1 or the Municipal Hall, Finance Department.
• To determine if you live in the rural area and are eligible for a burning permit, contact the Fire Department at 604-463-5880 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Thank you for doing your part to maintain a fire safe community.