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Hawaii Open Burning Rules (2026)

Restricted: Open burning is generally prohibited statewide under HAR 11-60.1; backyard burning of trash/yard waste has been banned on all islands since 2012.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Open burning is generally prohibited statewide under HAR 11-60.1; backyard burning of trash/yard waste has been banned on all islands since 2012. Agricultural green-waste burning requires an Agricultural Burning Permit from the DOH Clean Air Branch (inspection required).

Official source: health.hawaii.gov →

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