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Kane County Burning Regulations


The burning of any materials, landscape waste is prohibited at any time.  Brush may only be burned when following the restrictions described below.  The burning of materials besides brush is prohibited and punishable.

"Landscape Waste" means all accumulations of grass or shrubbery cuttings, leaves, flowers and weeds.  "Brush" means tree trunks, limbs, branches and twigs.

Standard Restrictions
  • Only on the property upon which the landscape waste or brush was generated
  • Only on sunny days from 10:00am to 3:00pm
  • Not when wind exceeds 10mph
  • Not within 20 feet of any building, structure or property line
  • Not during announced inversion conditions or ozone alerts
  • Any burning must be supervised until the fire is extinguished; a fire extinguisher, garden hose or water source must be available at the burning site

Exemptions
  • Any property zoned or used for agricultural purpose

  • Burning for the purpose of prairie restoration or firefighter training

  • Burning of brush in fireplaces and self-contained outdoor wood burning devices

  • Burning of brush for recreational fires, but the fire cannot be larger than 3'x3'x3'

  • Ceremonial fire for a scheduled public or private event.  **Notice must be given to the local fire department and a permit must be obtained from the Kane County Health Department


Penalties                                                                                                                        Any person who violates any provision shall be punished by a fine up to $500

Complaints                                                                                                              Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, please call:
Kane  County Health Department: (630) 444-3040 

All Other Hours, please call:                                                                                           Kane County Sheriff's Office: (630) 232-6840 

Visit www.kanehealth.com for more information 
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Upcoming Events
Tree Limb Pick-up Week
09/13 - The Elgin Township Highway Department will be picking up tree limbs this week. Please check the Highway Department's pick-up guidelines in order to remove limbs in a cost effective, timely and orderly fashion!!!
Township Board Meeting
09/13 - Township Offices 6:00 p.m.
Tree Limb Pick-up Week
10/11 - The Elgin Township Highway Department will be picking up tree limbs this week. Please check the Highway Department's pick-up guidelines in order to remove limbs in a cost effective, timely and orderly fashion!!!
Township Board Meeting
10/12 - Township Offices 6:00 p.m.
Township Board Meeting
11/15 - Township Offices 6:00 p.m.
   

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