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Indiana Open Burning Rules (2026)

Conditional: Burning trash is illegal; open burning is generally prohibited except exempt activities.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Burning trash is illegal; open burning is generally prohibited except exempt activities. Residential burning of clean wood/leaves/brush is allowed in most counties but banned in Clark, Floyd, Lake and Porter. Land clearing/prescribed burns need IDEM prior approval.

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