South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

• Know the Facts
• Composting & Grasscyling
• Open Burning vs. Prescribed Fire
• Know the Laws
• What Can You Burn Legally?
• Know the Risks
• Health Effects
• Environmental Effects
• Open Burning Incidents

• Contacts for Open Burning
• Open Burning Resources
  

Know the Laws.

Local governments and municipalities may have their own restrictions on open burning where you live. Check your local regulations before conducting any legal open burning. Remember that any type of household garbage is illegal to burn in South Carolina. Here are several web resources to help you learn more about local ordinances or restrictions.

South Carolina City and County Ordinances (Municode)

When visiting these sites, you may need to look for key words to find the appropriate open burning ordinance or regulation. Here are some key words to look for at the site appropriate for where you live:

Open Burning
Outdoor Burning

Burning Rubbish
Fire Limits

Fire Prevention
Fire Protection

Statewide Laws and Regulations:

• DHEC's Prohibition of Open Burning
• Enhanced Air Burner Utilization Guidelines
• Firefighter Training Site Exemption Guidance Document
• Office of the State Fire Marshal
• S.C. Forestry Commission