General Open Burning. Air quality regulations prohibit open burning that creates smoke or odor nuisances. Forest fire prevention regulations require persons to obtain permits to conduct open burning when the ground is not snow-covered. In the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, burning permits may be obtained from the local DNR office or U.S. Forest Service office. In the southern Lower Peninsula, burning permits may be obtained from the local fire department.
Many local communities prohibit open burning of any kind.
Check with your local governing body before conducting open burning. Burning of Trash. According to air quality regulations, persons may not burn waste materials from, or at, a place of business. An approved container is one constructed of metal or masonry with a metal covering device with hole openings no larger than inch. Burning or Brush and Trees.