Burn Permits

If you would like to burn outdoors in Riley County, you need a burn permit. Examples include: pasture burns or brush pile burns. There is no charge for burn permits. 

Outdoor burning is not allowed within city limits. 

Apply

Please fill out a 2023 Burn Permit Application. A burn permit will be issued once the application has been processed, and can take up to two days. If you have questions, please call the Emergency Management office at (785) 537-6333.

Procedures for Controlled Burns

• Get a burn permit
• Check your local weather conditions and rangeland fire index
• Make sure you have enough manpower to control the burn (pdf)
• Make sure your equipment (pdf) is in good working order
• Call the controlled burn hotline before lighting the fire at 785-565-6216 or 866-565-6216 toll-free
• Call the controlled burn hotline when your fire is out

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