Burning off

You must obtain a permit to burn green waste on your property.

It will only be granted one if there are no other means to dispose the materials.

What you can burn

You are allowed to burn:

  • dried green waste
  • grass
  • scrub
  • tree branches
  • wood (untreated).

Steps to apply

Step 1.Date

Select a burn date that is at least 10 days after you submit the form.

Step 2.Apply

Apply for a permit to burn

We will respond to your application within 5 working days.

Step 3.Property inspection

We will arrange with you a time for one of our assessors to check out your property.

This must be done before a permit can be issued.

Step 4.Conditions

You must comply with any conditions on your permit permit.

A common one is notifying Fire Permits Victoria with details of your burn online or by phoning 1800 668 511.

Step 5.Burn

You are free to burn on your nominated date.

If the weather conditions are too wet, you can call our Local Laws team on 9490 4222 to arrange for an alternative burn date.

Contact us

With any questions on getting a permit to burn, contact our Local Laws team on 9490 4222.

Fines and reporting

The fine for burning off without a permit is $400.


To report an illegal burn, contact us on 9490 4222 and an officer will investigate.

Alternatives to burning

Permits to burn are only granted to properties that 2500 square metres or larger.


For smaller properties, an alternative option is to book a bundled branch collection with us (you are entitled to 2 per year).

Household waste

We discourage burning household waste in incinerators.


Unwanted materials should be composted, mulched, recycled or placed in garbage bins.


Find out more about our waste collection services.

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