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Open burning household waste is illegal in Louisiana - December 18, 2019
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) reminds residents that any open burning of household waste, solid waste and chemicals is illegal in the state of Louisiana – whether conducted on private property or not. Open burning is harmful to those conducting the open burn as well as their families, neighbors, pets and livestock. The ash generated from an open burn contains toxic materials that contaminate our air, soil and ground water.
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DEQ sends reminder about open burning regulations - January 22, 2014
It is dry in Louisiana right now and wildfires could be started easily, so it is important to know the regulations and laws concerning open burning in the state. When people burn waste, it causes air pollution and, in some cases, can be illegal. Open burning of certain materials is prohibited in Louisiana. If you have a trash pile and burn household waste, construction debris or anything other than vegetative matter, you could be subject to a fine.
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Open burning of flood debris in Louisiana is harmful and illegal - February 17, 2017
Household debris must be disposed of properly
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Discover DEQ Newsletter – October 2021 - October 29, 2021
What’s Inside? Prescribed burning and illegal open burning – know the difference, Message from the Secretary, LDEQ Secretary Brown addresses AWMA Conference, and more!
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Discover DEQ Newsletter – September 2022 - September 30, 2022
What’s Inside? Chuck Carr Brown receives the 2022 ECOS President’s Award, Message from the Secretary, Open burning and prescribed burning – the difference, and more!
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Hurricane Laura: Revised Thirty-Seventh Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Suspension of Open Burning Authorization - August 22, 2023
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Hurricane Ida: Revised Fifteenth Extension of Fifth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Suspension of Open Burning Authorization - August 22, 2023
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Severe Weather June 2023: Revised Second Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Suspension of Open Burning Authorization - August 22, 2023
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Hurricane Ida: Revised Sixteenth Extension of Fifth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Suspension of Open Burning Authorization - August 24, 2023
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Hurricane Delta: Revised Thirty-Third Extension of Third Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Suspension of Open Burning Authorization - August 22, 2023
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Hurricane Laura: Second Revised Thirty-Seventh Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Extension of Suspension of Open Burning Authorization - September 20, 2023
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Open Burning - March 23, 2017
LDEQ Environmental Scientist Jeff Dauzat discusses open burning.
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Hurricane Ida: Second Revised Fifteenth Extension of Fifth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Extension of Suspension of Open Burning Authorization - September 20, 2023
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DEQ sends reminder on Open Burning regulations - October 22, 2014
Burning waste causes air pollution and the open burning of certain materials is prohibited in Louisiana. There are also local ordinances pertaining to what can and can't be burned. If you have a trash pile and burn household waste, construction debris or anything other than vegetative matter, you are violating the law. Under Title 33, section 1109 of the Louisiana Administrative Code, "no person shall cause or allow the burning of waste or other combustible material on any property owned by him or under his control."
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Hurricane Delta: 2nd Revised 33rd Extension of 3rd Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Extension of Suspension of Open Burning Authorization - September 20, 2023
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2nd Revised 2nd Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order in the Matter of Severe Weather June 2023 - Extension of Suspension of Open Burning Authorization - September 20, 2023
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Discover DEQ Newsletter – January 2019 - January 31, 2019
What's Inside? LDEQ’s Small Business Assistance Program, Message from the Secretary, Open burning household garbage and waste tires is illegal in Louisiana, and more!
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Discover DEQ Newsletter – October 2020 - October 30, 2020
What’s Inside? Open Burning of household waste is illegal in Louisiana, Message from the Secretary, LDEQ’s CIS investigators ready to ‘follow the evidence’, and more!
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State of Louisiana calls on EPA HQ to fulfill responsibility to Louisiana residents and safely dispose of Minden explosives - January 16, 2015
Today, DEQ Secretary Peggy Hatch and Louisiana National Guard Adjutant Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis called on the EPA to fulfill its obligation to Louisiana residents and safely dispose of M6 explosives at Camp Minden. In a letter today, Hatch and Curtis called on EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to "intervene to address the persistent mishandling of M6 disposal at Camp Minden by EPA Region 6."
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LDEQ’s YouTube channel offers information on pro-environmental topics - August 18, 2022
LDEQ’s YouTube channel offers information on pro-environmental topics. Curious about nonpoint source pollution, keeping your neighborhood storm drain free of debris, how to properly separate storm debris or how to maintain your home sewage treatment system? Maybe you would like an overview on asbestos, landfills or how the small business assistance program works? LDEQ’s YouTube channel has videos on those topics and much more, including tips on how to navigate the EDMS to search for public records, and the negative impacts that open burning can have on the environment.