You MUST obtain a burning permit before you burn.

                                                                           TO OBTAIN A PERMIT TO BURN

- Speak to your township board representative.  This individual has the ability to issue you a permit.
- If you live within the city limits of a municipality, contact your city hall for burning restrictions.

BEFORE BURNING
- Contact the McLeod County Sheriff's Office prior to burning at 1-888-440-3134 or (320) 864-3134.
- When you call, the Sheriff's Office will advise you if there is a McLeod County burning ban in effect.  The local media (TV, newspapers, and radio) will also be notified of all County burning bans.
- The Sheriff's Office will ask for your name, your phone number, the address of the burning location and the time you plan to start burning.
- You must monitor the fire at all times and keep it under control.
- If the fire gets out of control, call 911.

BURNING BAN
- You will be told if the County is under a burning ban.  You must not burn when the County is under a burning ban.  It is a crime punishable by law.  (Statute #88.171 (9) states - Burning during a burning ban is a misdemeanor crime)

- Please notify the McLeod County Sheriff's Office after the controlled burn is completely out.  The Sheriff's Office will ask for your name and the address where you burned.

ILLEGAL MATERIALS TO BURN
Including but not limited to...

Green Treated Lumber	Composite Shingles
Tires	Rubber
Plastics	Tar Paper
Sheetrock	Chemically Treated Materials
Composition Board	Insulation
Railroad Ties	Wiring
Paint	Paint Filters
Oil

AFTER BURNING
Please read the following information prior to burning!