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DEQ's
Rules
for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho, IDAPA 58.01.01.600-617,
prohibit the open burning of "trade waste." Trade
waste is defined as "any solid, liquid or gaseous material
resulting from the construction or demolition of any structure,
or the operation of any business, trade or industry including, but
not limited to, wood product industry waste such as sawdust, bark,
peelings, chips, shavings and cull wood." |
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| Contractors, Builders, and Trade Waste |
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For contractors, developers
and builders, trade waste includes materials generated during construction,
renovation, demolition, or repair of buildings. Common construction
waste materials include lumber, shingles, plywood, insulation, cardboard,
and plastics. All of these materials and other wastes generated
by building projects are considered trade wastes and may not be
burned. Failure to comply with DEQ's rules prohibiting open burning
of trade waste may result in issuance of an on-site or formal Notice
of Violation (NOV) and may include the levy of monetary penalties.
Note:
Obtaining a burn permit from the local fire district, Department
of Lands or Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office does not confer
permission to burn prohibited materials identified by DEQ’s
rules. Except under certain special circumstances, DEQ’s rules
cannot be countermanded by another agency.
Contractors
and builders are further advised against burying solid waste. Burial
of solid waste requires a Non-Municipal Solid Waste Facility Permit
issued by the District Health Department.
DEQ recommends that contractors either
arrange for a Dumpster to be placed near their construction sites
or self-haul waste materials to the nearest solid waste transfer
station or landfill. Reusing or recycling waste material also may
be an option. |
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| CAFOs and Trade Waste |
Trade
waste also includes any waste generated by Confined Animal Feeding
Operations (CAFOs). Such waste includes baling twine, hay bales
or spoiled hay and straw, ag bags and other plastic bale wrap products,
bedding materials, and silage and pesticide containers. In addition,
DEQ's rules prohibit burning of most processed or manufactured materials
such as garbage, tires, treated wood, plastics, insulated wire,
asphalt, hazardous waste, etc. The burning of manure
and dead animals is also specifically prohibited.
For CAFOs, these materials already would be considered trade waste
and would be prohibited from open burning.
DEQ recommends that CAFOs
either arrange for a Dumpster or self-haul waste materials to the
nearest solid waste facility. Reusing, recycling, and composting
waste material also may be options. |
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Crop Residue |
| Open burning to dispose of crop residue
is allowed so long as conducted in accordance with the Idaho Department
of Agriculture (ISDA) Crop Residue Disposal Rules. Visit the ISDA
Web site for more information. |
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Farm
Residences |
| Burning of garbage is specifically prohibited
by DEQ's rules. It is permissible, however, to burn household rubbish
if no scheduled house-to-house solid waste collection service is available
and the burning is conducted on the property where the solid waste
was generated. In areas where solid waste pick-up is available, burning
of household rubbish is prohibited. Regardless of whether house-to-house
solid waste collection is available, it is permissible to open burn
tree leaves, yard trimmings, gardening wastes, and other organic wastes
on the property where they were grown when conducted in accordance
with local governmental ordinances. |
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For
More Information |
DEQ
and Other Agency Contacts |
DEQ
Regional Offices
Local DEQ air quality
staff can answer questions and provide information on permit requirements,
air quality conditions, and options to reduce, reuse, and recycle
waste. |
Idaho
State Department of Agriculture
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Boise State Office: (208) 332-8500
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Grower Burn Hotline: (866) 224-2456
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Complaint Hotline: (800) 345-1007
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Complaint by Email: smpcomplaints@idahoag.us
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General Information by Email: smp@idahoag.us |
