cgksheff   44 #37 Posted April 11, 2018 Yeah I also didn't think burning vegetation would release dioxins. However, it appears that dioxins are present in leaves and soil, but vegetation doesn't absorb dioxins. From here: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/documents/r8_dioxinfacts.pdf  This next document goes one step further: https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/nonhaz/municipal/web/html/health.html by stating that "Backyard burning is of particular health concern because it produces significant quantities of dioxins. " This appears to be cause the dioxins around settle on plants (but aren't absorbed I suppose).  I don't think burning vegetation produces dioxins, I think it might just disturb the dioxins that are currently chilled out and relaxing on the vegetation. Interesting!  Small quantities of dioxins and dioxin-like poisons are produced when burning "clean" wood, but it is nothing compared to the levels produced when burning treated/painted wood and or household waste on bonfires. It is these latter, higher levels that are being referred to when generalised statements are made about toxins from bonfires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Eddie_shef   10 #38 Posted April 11, 2018 Small quantities of dioxins and dioxin-like poisons are produced when burning "clean" wood, but it is nothing compared to the levels produced when burning treated/painted wood and or household waste on bonfires. It is these latter, higher levels that are being referred to when generalised statements are made about toxins from bonfires.  Ah got it! Didn't think to think that people were burning household waste on bonfires!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
truman   10 #39 Posted April 11, 2018 Small quantities of dioxins and dioxin-like poisons are produced when burning "clean" wood, but it is nothing compared to the levels produced when burning treated/painted wood and or household waste on bonfires. It is these latter, higher levels that are being referred to when generalised statements are made about toxins from bonfires.  The OP was talking about garden waste..I assumed grass tree cuttings etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Sam71   10 #40 Posted April 15, 2018 you can use anything from petrol to a portable flamethrower as an accelerant, but the council jobsworths frown upon using a tactical nuke in a built-up area  Yeah they're a bit mardy about that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
FIRETHORN1 Â Â 58 #41 Posted November 1, 2019 Are people still allowed to have small garden fires in their own back gardens, or does Sheffield have some sort of law or Council by-law banning it? My old dad always used to burn his own garden waste, but where I live now, in London, it's an offence punishable by death...or at the least, a massive fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   306 #42 Posted November 1, 2019 Last time I checked you were allowed to have an occasional bonfire, to burn garden waste and the like. If it becomes a regular occurrence or you're being totally stupid and burning tyres/plastic then you're likely to get in trouble.  The laws surrounding urban pollution are due to be tightened though, domestic stoves are set to be looked at soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spider1 Â Â 11 #43 Posted November 1, 2019 I always understood it was after 7 pm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kidley   48 #44 Posted November 1, 2019 C&P It is illegal to burn household or garden waste at home or in your garden. Burning waste can be a nuisance to neighbours and can also pollute the air by releasing harmful chemicals into it  https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/environment/waste_management_and_recycling/burning_household_waste.html  its news to me, plenty of people do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Longcol   600 #45 Posted November 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, kidley said: C&P It is illegal to burn household or garden waste at home or in your garden. Burning waste can be a nuisance to neighbours and can also pollute the air by releasing harmful chemicals into it  https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/environment/waste_management_and_recycling/burning_household_waste.html  its news to me, plenty of people do it. I think the link you posted applies to the Republic of Ireland.  In the UK you can have a garden bonfire as long as it doesn't cause nuisance.  https://www.gov.uk/garden-bonfires-rules Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kidley   48 #46 Posted November 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, Longcol said: I think the link you posted applies to the Republic of Ireland.  In the UK you can have a garden bonfire as long as it doesn't cause nuisance.  https://www.gov.uk/garden-bonfires-rules oops you are correct my post applies to ROI, did not notice that at the bottom of the page, thanks  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jane2008 Â Â 15 #47 Posted November 1, 2019 I rang the fire service to ask about this and you can burn garden waste any time of day or night as long as it doesn't cause a nuisance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Longcol   600 #48 Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, kidley said: oops you are correct my post applies to ROI, did not notice that at the bottom of the page, thanks  No probs - where we live in the countryside in France it's nearly compulsory to have a bonfire in the autumn to get rid of leaves, dead wood etc - as long as you invite the neighbours and ply them with drink. Edited November 1, 2019 by Longcol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...