Burn Permits

Call Shelburne Dispatch Center at (802) 985-8051. Please be kind and courteous as they provide a very valuable service to the towns of Hinesburg and St George at no cost. Permits are issued at the discretion of the Fire Warden and the dispatchers on duty.

Any natural vegetation i.e. tree, brush and grass are fine. You are also allowed to burn untreated wood products which means wood that has no paint or wood that is not pressure treated. Household trash is not permitted for burning under the state of Vermont clean air act (Sec. 1. 24 V.S.A. § 2201)

All fires need to be in an open area away from houses/structures, and should not be placed next to roadways as they can cause a distraction to passing drivers.

Any one found to be violating these rules for burning may have their permits revoked and be refused future permits and could face a possible fine up to 500$ under State Clean Air act (Sec. 1. 24 V.S.A. § 2201)

The above rules apply to both day and night time burns with a couple of additions for nighttime burning.

You will need to call for a permit before 8PM.

The fire must be completely extinguished when you retire for the evening.

Yes, but only in a contained outdoor fireplace or covered burn pit.

Anyone burning without a permit will be asked to put their fire out. If the fire is not put out, the Hinesburg fire department will respond to extinguish the fire. All parties responsible may have future permits refused.