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Open Air Burning

All persons wishing to set an open air fire in the Township of North Dundas shall first obtain a Open Air Burn Permit from the Municipal office located at 636 St. Lawrence Street in Winchester.

You can now Purchase your Agricultural/Land Clearing and Brush Fire Burn Permits Online or you can apply online and come to the Township office to pay. Brush fire permits cost $15 and Agricultural/Land Clearing fire permits cost $75, both are valid until the end of the calendar year.  

You MUST:

  • Have an Open Air Burn Permit PRIOR TO BURNING
  • Call 1-844-550-1112 each day BEFORE you burn – this telephone number is also located on your Open Air Burn permit
  • Have an Open Air Burn Permit for EACH property a burn event is occurring on