Burn Permits


Open Burning in Massachusetts is regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and enforced by the local Fire Department. Open burning season runs from Jan 15 – May 1. A valid permit obtained from the local fire department is required. The Fire Chief reserves the right to deny open burning on any day due to weather or environmental conditions.

Step 1: Apply for a Burning Permit and receive your permit #Step 2: Each day you wish to burn, you must activate your permit
Burn Permit ApplicationBurn Permit Activation
Application is only filled out once each Burning Season. Please retain the Burning Permit # assigned to you.If burning is allowed, you will need to input and submit your permit number. You do not need to call the Fire Department.

If you are unable to obtain a permit online or have questions regarding open burning, please contact the Norwell Fire Dept. at 781-659-8158. 


Click here to access important safety tips for open burning.