Backyard Burning Backyard burning traditionally involves the burning of yard waste. Backyard burning can be regulated or banned municipal by-laws. Burning to regulate this activity. Look for alternatives to backyard burning. Some municipalities will pick up leaves and garden refuse for disposal in landfills.
Progressive communities have community composting available.
Ensure a hot fire in a safety-approved incinerator. Don't burn anything wet. Damp leaves and grass result in incomplete combustion and high air contaminant emissions. Automobiles Like any combustion source, automobiles emit the by-products of the combustion process. BC Environment is implementing this option in its Clean Vehicles and Fuels initiative.