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Open Burning and Burn Permits
Open Burning and Burn Permits
Open burning is allowed in East Peoria only during designated periods, once each in the spring and fall. Other brush burning times may be announced when warranted, such as after a severe storm.
Spring open burning: April 1-30, 2013
OPEN BURNING RULES:
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Burning may occur only during daylight hours on non-windy days.
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The material being burned must be in small piles.
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The burn must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
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The fire must be completely extinguished when finished.
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A water source must be nearby.
Residents are asked to check with their neighbors prior to burning brush in case they have health problems which might be affected by smoke, so that an appropriate time to burn can be arranged.
For complete rules, click the following link:
 Open Burning Ordinance 
For more information, call 698-4700 and ask to speak to the assistant fire chief on duty.
Burn Permits
Burning of brush and yard waste at any time other than open burning season requires a burn permit from the East Peoria Fire Department. Burn permit applications are available at the Central Fire Station, 201 W. Washington St. Burn permits must be approved by the assistant fire chief on duty, and cost $25 per permit.
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