Burn Ordinance

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to protect public health, safety, and welfare by regulating open burning within Gloucester County to provide for the safety of persons and structures in close proximity to open burning and to achieve and maintain, to the greatest extent practicable, a level of air quality that will provide comfort and convenience while promoting economic and social development. 

This article is intended to supplement the applicable regulations promulgated by the state Air Pollution Control Board and other applicable regulations and laws.