By Saskatchewan Environment

Open Burning of Waste is Illegal in Saskatchewan

Apr 28, 2021 | 9:38 AM

When tidying your homes and yards this spring, please remember that open burning of waste is illegal in Saskatchewan including:
• plastics;
• household trash;
• hazardous substances;
• carpets;
• shingles;
• siding;
• painted/treated lumber;
• railway ties; and
• tires.

The health and environmental effects of burning garbage include links to cancer, exposure to carbon monoxide and the settlement of pollutants on crops.

For more information about the dangers of burning garbage, see http://publications.gov.sk.ca/documents/66/89625-English.pdf

For information about where to dispose of waste, see https://www.saskatchewan.ca/…/saskatchewan-waste..