Burning Season

A reminder to citizens in Jefferson City, MO. that the burning season ends on March 1st at sunset.   

Each year burning season starts on November 1 and ends at sunset on March 1. 

Burning season restrictions:
  • Yard waste only: sticks and leaves.
  • Must be attended at all times.
  • During daylight hours only.  
  • ALL fires must be completely extinguished by sunset. 

Recreational fire restrictions:  
  • Cut or split wood only.
  • Not a means of disposal of yard waste or other materials. 
  • Attended at all times.
  • Contained in a pit or chiminea.