Open Burning:

As of July 1, 2004, only Waverly residents with a parcel of ground greater than 1/2 acre are allowed to burn yard waste on their property (with time restrictions from 9:00 a.m. to sundown).  An Open Burning Permit must be obtained each year from Public Works Administration in City Hall.

• Article on Changes to City Ordinance:  City Passes Open Burning Ordinance (PDF File)
• Ordinance #833 on Open Burning:  Ordinance No. 833  (PDF File)
• Resolution #04-56 on Open Burning & New City Services:  Resolution 04-56  (PDF File)
• Open Burning Permit Application for Yard Waste: Open Burning Permit Application - Yard Waste  (PDF File) 

Recreational Fires:

Recreational fires using clean, dry wood or charcoal are allowed on any size of lot.  Fire rings cannot be greater than 4 feet in diameter.  There are no time restrictions for recreational fires.

Burn Barrels:

Burn barrels are not allowed for the burning of any material.  Call Public Services at 352-6247 to schedule free removal of your burn barrel.

Illegal Burning:

Garbage and construction material are illegal to burn.  

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