Spring Burning

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"Backyard Fire" is an outdoor fire where garden refuse such as leaves and small branches indigenous to the property are burned for the purpose of disposal due to garden clean-up or damage from high winds.

Before you burn, please consider the FREE municipal chipping program. For more information call the Operations Department at 604-467-7363.

If you do choose to burn, the following guidelines apply:

• The urban areas of Maple Ridge are completely closed to any type of burning.  See Map- [PDF, 185KB]
• The rural areas of Maple Ridge may burn dry garden refuse from April 15 to May 15 with a permit if the fire can be located a minimum of 15 metres from structures and property lines.
• Permits may be revoked and fines issued by the Fire Department at any time for non-compliance.
• Permits are $25.00 available from the Maple Ridge Fire Department, Hall #1 or the Municipal Hall, Finance Department.
• To determine if you live in the rural area and are eligible for a burning permit, contact the Fire Department at 604-463-5880 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Thank you for doing your part to maintain a fire safe community.