To do any controlled burning you must first obtain a burn permit. The easiest option to obtain a burn permit is to follow the link above to the City of Lapeer Township burn permit program. Or you can call the City of Lapeer Fire Department at 810-664-0833. Please note that you will be leaving the Lapeer Township website and going to the City of Lapeer’s website. Burn permits are valid through 12/31/23.
Not obtaining a burn permit may result in a fire run charge. The Township of Lapeer contracts from Lapeer City for our Fire Protection coverage.
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2023 Burn Permit Information
Burn permits are issued year round for open burning (including bonfires and campfires) in Lapeer Township. Only natural vegetation (brush, grass, leaves, logs, tree limbs, firewood, yard clippings and similar items) can be burned. Lumber or wood products such as dimensional lumber, plywood, chipboard, etc is not considered to be natural vegetation and the burning of such materials is not permitted. Burning of any type of construction materials including PVC, siding, wiring, paint, etc is strictly prohibited by State law.
Household trash (paper and similar garbage generated at a household) may be burned at one or two family dwellings only; and only in an approved container as long as it does not create a smoke or odor nuisance. Items that are not permitted to be burned at any time include plastic, rubber, foam, textiles, electronics, chemicals, construction waste, natural vegetation from a commercial site, pallets, tires, paint, petroleum products, hazardous materials, etc. An approved container is one constructed of metal or masonry with a metal covering device (screen) with openings no larger than 3/4″. If you’re not sure if an item is allowed to be burned in the open, please contact the Fire Department offices by telephone (810-664-0833) or by email at lapeerfd@ci.lapeer.mi.us and they will assist you in the determination.
Unless restricted due to weather conditions, permits are valid until December 31, 2023, regardless of issuance date. Subsequent burning without a permit is a violation of these rules. Permits may be obtained 24 hours a day online at http://www.lapeerburnpermit.com or by calling the Fire Department offices at (810) 664-0833. Permits issued by telephone must be obtained between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday except for when the Fire Department offices are closed.
If you have any questions regarding burn permits, please contact the Fire Department at (810) 664-0833 or lapeerfd@ci.lapeer.mi.us.
REFLECTIVE ADDRESS MARKERS
These can be a life saver for emergency responders to locate your home in an emergency. For purchase information contact:
Lapeer County EMS at 810-664-2927