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Illinois Open Burning Rules (2026)
Conditional: Open burning is generally prohibited except landscape waste burned on the premises where produced.
ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026
Open burning is generally prohibited except landscape waste burned on the premises where produced. It is banned within any municipality (or within 1 mile of one) of 1,000+ population; garbage, tires and demolition debris may never be burned. Local ordinances may be stricter.
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