Residential Burn Permits

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality has banned open-burning of “domestic refuse” in areas that has trash collection services available which includes Tulsa County and Bixby City Limits.

                Domestic Refuse Includes the Following:

For a further explanation please read Open Burning & You by OK DEQ. 

To obtain a Residential Burn Permit complete the Residential Burn Permit Application Form. 

The following items shall be met prior to approval.

• Fire Department approval granted by Fire Captain on shift.
• Prevailing winds shall be less than 10 mph and relative humidity shall be above 30%.
• No active burn bans/red flag in effect.
  • Current Burn Bans in Oklahoma
• Burning is a minimum 500 feet upwind from the nearest occupied structure on an adjacent property.
• Burning a minimum 1000 feet from a State Highway.
• Burning may begin 2 hours after sunrise and 2 hours before sunset.
• All fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is completely extinguished.
• Fire extinguishment must be available at all times, i.e. Fire extinguisher, water hose, sufficient water tank, sand/dirt.