A Safety message from Environmental Health Re. Bonfires
18 Oct 2023
Q) What is proposed to be burned on the bonfire? All material should be clean and safe, no treated wood, tyres, plastics, rubber and oil should be burned. Only burn small amounts of paper, leaves, wood and cardboard and ensure the waste is kept secure before burning. If the waste can harm health or pollute the environment it should not be burned.
Q) Where has that material come from? Don’t be a victim of waste crime, do not accept waste from a business, commercial or industrial setting, it should be waste that has originated from your domestic property only. If you suspect illegal waste activity report it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or if waste is being burned contact North Yorkshire Council (Harrogate area) on: 0300 131 2 131 or report it online via this link Environmental protection enquiries and issues - About this form - Section 1 - SRT - My Harrogate or send an email to environmentalprotect.har@northyorks.gov.uk.
Q) Is it appropriate, safe and legal to burn? Follow the above advice and that stated in the documents below and ensure you position the bonfire in a safe area where there is no risk of other buildings, land or trees catching fire, or people being hurt. Manage the fire to ensure flames and smoke are controlled, and ensure the fire is never left unattended.
If you decide to have bonfire at home make sure you are fully aware of the information above and that stated in the following useful documents.