Burning off in Maroondah

Burning off is the controlled burning of vegetation or other materials on private property to reduce fire risk or manage garden waste.

Strict rules apply to help protect people, property and the environment.

On this page

• When burning off is allowed
• Apply for a burning off permit
• Fire danger period
• Report illegal or unsafe burning

When burning off is allowed

You can only burn off in Maroondah if:

• your property is larger than 10,000 square metres (1 hectare), and
• you have a valid permit, and
• weather conditions are safe.

If you are not sure, contact Council before lighting a fire.

Important:

• Burning without a permit can lead to a fine of up to $2000
• Incinerators have been banned in Maroondah since 1995

Apply for a burning off permit

For other ways to dispose of unwanted items, see the A to Z of waste disposal guide.

Fire danger period

Burning off is not allowed during the fire danger period unless permitted by CFA.

The fire danger period is declared based on local conditions such as rainfall and how dry the vegetation is. It is different from a Total Fire Ban day.

During this time, fire restrictions are in place to help prevent fires from starting and spreading.

Open air burning is controlled by the Country Fire Authority Act 1958 and enforced by Victoria Police during the fire danger period. If you see illegal burning during this time, call Triple Zero (000).

For more information on the fire danger period, including which fires are allowed and which activities are prohibited, visit the CFA website.

Report illegal or unsafe burning

If a fire is dangerous or out of control, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Burning without a permit

If you believe someone is burning without a permit, call Council on 1300 88 22 33.

After hours (evenings, weekends and public holidays):

Burning during the fire danger period

If you believe someone is burning off illegally during the fire danger period, call Triple Zero (000).