Farmers use a lot of petroleum-based products such as lubricating oils, hydraulic fluid, metal working fluids, insulating fluids or coolants, fuels, and paints. It is often difficult to use up the entire product before it becomes worthless. Burning these materials causes air pollution and may not be allowed by local bylaws. Piles of this material become excellent nesting sites for vermin. Many wood materials have been chemically treated to last longer and should not be burned on the farm.
Asbestos fibres can cause respiratory problems.
Some insulation materials are flammable and give off dense chemical smoke if burned. This information is provided as a public service, but we cannot guarantee that the information is current or accurate. Readers should verify the information before acting on it.