Outdoor Burning

Outdoor Burning Regulations & Guidance

Redings Mill Fire District adheres to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Burning Regulations as well as ordinances enacted by the incorporated villages within the boundaries of our Fire District. Please read the attached Department of Natural Resources document before burning. Redings Mill Fire District will provide guidance on burning regulations in the following ways:

Assistance with understanding regulations.
Completing a site survey and suggestions on safe burning practices for your property.
Responding to burn complaints and assessing whether the burning is within regulations.
Providing weather assessments and suggesting if weather conditions are appropriate for outside burning.

Check the Outdoor Burning Status banner above before burning. Statuses are Allowed, Caution, or Prohibited. Always call to confirm at 417-624-2715.

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Follow the latest updates from Redings Mill Fire District for outdoor burning information, changing conditions, and important community notices. Always call Fire Station 1 to confirm conditions before burning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers about outdoor burning regulations, prohibited materials, current conditions, and safe burning guidance within the Redings Mill Fire Protection District.

What is considered outdoor or open burning?

Open burning is burning materials where smoke and other emissions are released directly into the air without passing through a chimney or stack.

What materials can I burn outdoors?

Missouri regulations allow certain types of burning, including qualifying yard waste such as trees, leaves, brush, and other vegetation when generated and burned on the same property. Different requirements apply depending on the material and type of burning.

What materials are prohibited from being burned?

Certain materials cannot be openly burned, including tires, used oil, plastics, rubber products, asphalt roofing, hazardous materials, treated wood, and asbestos-containing materials.

How do I know if conditions are appropriate for burning?

Check the Outdoor Burning Status displayed at the top of the RMFPD website for the current Allowed, Caution, or Prohibited status. The displayed status is for reference; always call Fire Station 1 at 417-624-2715 to confirm before burning.

Are Missouri's rules the only outdoor burning requirements I need to follow?

No. Missouri DNR notes that local governments may impose additional or stricter restrictions. RMFPD also follows applicable ordinances within incorporated villages in the Fire District.