Leaf Burning

LEAF BURNING POLICY
 

Through September 17, 2009, citizens of Moline may burn lawn and leaf refuse on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays only, during daylight hours, providing atmospheric conditions permit. Atmospheric conditions means that burning is prohibited anytime the wind speed exceeds 15 mph.

 Please note that effective September 18, 2009, burning will no longer be allowed within the City.  The burn ban includes leaves, tree branches and grass clippings.  

Additional criteria must be considered before burning:

• All burning shall take place between sunrise and sunset ONLY! (there are exceptions made for recreational type fires such as wiener roasts but they must meet all other criteria!)

   

• All fires must be a MINIMUM of 25 feet from any structure.

   

• All fires MUST have a charged hose available and be attended at ALL times.

   

• Burning is prohibited during rainy or drought conditions.

   

• All materials being burned must be dry and burn cleanly.

   

• Permitted materials allowed to be burned are: lawn and leaf refuse, twigs, and small sticks. THAT IS ALL.

   

• Materials NOT permitted include but are not limited to: any construction materials, garbage or refuse, furniture, standing structures, tree piles, etc.

Should you have a question regarding your permitted items to be burned or if you are unsure if it is safe to burn, you may call the Fire Administrative office at (309) 797-0416, Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, or 797-0422 after hours and on weekends.