The Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations, 2009 (as amended) specifically prohibit the disposal of household and commercial waste by burning, also called backyard burning.
These regulations explicitly make the disposal of waste by burning an offence under both the Air Pollution Act, 1987 and the Waste Management Act, 1996 (as amended).
This includes burning waste in a:
- Domestic fireplace
- Home incinerator
- Barrell
- Bonfire of any type
Obey the Law
Burning waste is an offence, which can be prosecuted at District Court Level for which heavy fines up to €5,000 apply upon conviction.