2. Open burning is any open flame that releases smoke directly into the air.

3. Backyard Incinerators Burn Barrels Piling up of refuse such as trash, yard clippings, or leaves Screened pits

4. Cost effective Cultural May be unaware of the harmful affects of open burning No consistent trash pickup system

5. Cancer Heart Damage Lung Damage Respiratory Issues Asthma Emphysema Chronic bronchitis Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Reproductive and nervous system disorders

6. Releases toxic pollutants Particulate matter (PM) Sulfur Dioxide Lead Mercury Dioxin Hexachlorobenzene Contributes to acid rain Forms “bad ozone” (smog) which can damage crops and other vegetation

7. There are legal and illegal ways to open burn. When, where, and how a material is burned, and what the material is, determines if the burn is legal or illegal. Local county/municipal ordinances may have more stringent rules than state regulations. Contact your regional Division for Air Quality Office for more information on county ordinances.

8. Animal carcasses Campfires Cooking fires Cut or fallen branches Household trash – Paper products ONLY Natural growth from land clearing Natural land management

9. Animal bedding Chemical containers Coated and insulated wire Construction Garbage Hay Motor and used oil Muck piles (manure/hay) Plastic, rubber, and tires Wood materials

10. During fire season (February 15 through April 30 and October 1 through December 15) burning is allowed only between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. From May-September, open burning of legal materials is allowed but prohibited in particular areas. Check with your Regional Division for Air Quality Office or call 1-888-BURN-LAW for more information.

11. During fire season, burn at least 150 feet from the nearest forested area. Do NOT locate fires near streams, sinkholes, or under or over utility lines. Do NOT burn within 50 feet of any structure. Do not burn near landfills.

12. The Governor or county judge may declare a fire emergency. All burning is prohibited at this time. Most open burning is restricted in Jefferson and Oldham Counties. Restricted areas from May - September include: Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties, and urban areas of Oldham and Bullitt counties. Check local ordinances that may prohibit open burning in your area or contact your Regional Division for Air Quality Office.

13. Composting Mulching Recycling Shredding Contact your local Solid Waste Coordinator for more information on waste disposal.

15. Regional Offices: Ashland Karen Deskins (606) 929-5285 Bowling Green Troy Tabor (270) 746-7475 Florence Clay Redmond (859) 525- 4923 Frankfort Connie Coy(502) 564-3358 Hazard Steve Hall(606) 435-6022 London David Shivel (606) 330-2080 Owensboro Mac Cann(270) 687-7304 Paducah Betsy Ryan(270) 898- 8468