Can You Burn Yard Waste In Lufkin?

This time of year in Lufkin, things start getting very dry.  The start of summer was almost tropical.

Showers would pop up unannounced, with no chance of rain in the forecast. This time of year, rain threatens but rarely pays off.

This might make you wonder if we are under a burn ban in Angelina County. We are currently not, but that could change at any time.

Always click here to view the Texas Outdoor Burn Ban by County map.

Burning Yard Waste Is Legal In Lufkin

According to cityoflufkin.com if you want to burn in your yard, there are a lot of rules.

You can't burn during a burn ban. That is the first thing you should check before you light the first match.

If you are clearing land, you will have to get a permit. You can CLICK HERE to get the Fire Marshal's Controlled Burn form.

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If you rent or own a home and you want to burn things in your yard, there are only a few things that are legal to burn in the city limits. The only thing you can burn is brush and vegetation that is grown on the property itself.

Even If You Follow All The Rules, You Could Get Shut Down

The city will pick up your bagged yard waste, so there is no reason to burn anything. If you don't want to bag it up and start to burn, be prepared to have to shut it down. 

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If your smoke is getting into another home or building, and they complain, you will have to put it out. See all the rules for burning inside the Lufkin city limits below.