The burn ban has been lifted in Charlotte County.
Burning of yard waste (grass clippings, brush, leaves, tree limbs, palm fronds, etc.) is permitted as long as:
The pile is less than 8 feet in diameter;
You meet the required setbacks; 25 feet from forests, 50 feet from paved public roads, 25 feet from your house, 150 feet from other occupied buildings
The fire is ignited after 9 a.m. and is extinguished one hour before sunset
The burn is continuously monitored
There is an available water source on hand to extinguish the fire is necessary
Tips for Burning Yard Waste:
Clear an area down to bare soil around your pile to prevent the fire from spreading Cover a non-combustible container with wire mesh to keep sparks from flying out and starting new fires
Note- It is illegal to burn household garbage, including paper products, treated lumber, plastics, rubber materials, tires, pesticide, paint, and aerosol containers