Don't Burn...
To prevent the release of dangerous toxins, the following materials must not be burned (as specified in the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation):
- tires;
- plastics;
- drywall;
- demolition waste;
- domestic waste (household material and food waste not including newspaper and cardboard);
- special waste;
- biomedical waste;
- asphalt and asphalt products;
- treated lumber;
- railway ties;
- manure;
- rubber;
- paint and paint products;
- tar paper;
- fuel and lubricant containers.
For more information
on the current regulation, see A Guide to the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation. Note that the Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport and the Ministry of Environment
are reviewing and revising this regulation. See Proposed Changes to the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation.
For information on recycling or disposal options, check out the Recycling Council of British Columbia. To reach the B.C. Recycling Hotline, phone:
- 1-800-667-4321; or
- In the Lower Mainland: (604) 732-9253 (R-E-C-Y-C-L-E)
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