Garden bonfires: the rules

There are laws about burning certain types of waste and to prevent bonfires causing a nuisance.

Burning domestic waste

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You can get rid of household or garden waste by composting or recycling it. Contact your local council to find out how to dispose of garden waste and about recycling in your area.

You could be fined if you light a fire and allow the smoke to drift across the road and become a danger to traffic.

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