County leaf burning rules in effect until Dec. 15

The Chesterfield County Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services is reminding residents about county leaf burning rules. The burning of leaves is allowed in designated areas of the county on Nov. 15-Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. on Mondays until noon on Fridays.

A map of designated leaf burning areas is available online by visiting www.chesterfield.gov/PublicSafety/Fire and then clicking on the link for "open burning/leaf burning."

The burning of limbs, tree trunks, logs or stumps is considered property maintenance or land clearing and is not allowed under the conditions of leaf burning. The burning of tree and garden trimmings requires a 30-day permit and is not allowed under the conditions of leaf burning. Campfires and warming fires are allowed if the fuel is clean wood, with no trash, construction debris, oil, tires, etc. Bonfires require written permits from the Department of Fire and EMS' Fire and Life Safety Division.

For more information, or to inquire about a burning permit, contact the Fire Marshal's Office at 748-1426 or firemarshal@chesterfield.gov.