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 January 15 to May 1, 2012.  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.

The Wayland Fire Department is now accepting open burning permit applications on line via the Town of Wayland website. Residents will find a link to the registration page both on the Fire department page as well as the site’s home page.  There is no cost for the burn permit. After a successful first year of our online Burn Permit registration, we believe you will find the online system an easy way to obtain and use your open burning permit.

The fire department will continue to offer the traditional walk-in registration for those that do not have computer access.