Bonfires

Bonfires are permitted in Wolverhampton, but only if they do not cause a nuisance or in the case of industrial or trade premises do not emit 'dark smoke'.

The best way to prevent causing a nuisance is of course to dispose of the material in some way other than burning it in the garden, eg by composting it or, if that is not practical or the material is not suitable, by putting it in the green wheelie bin, or by arranging for it to be collected or to be taken to one of the Council’s Civic Amenity Sites at Shaw Road, Bushbury or Anchor Lane, Coseley.

 

If you dispose of garden refuse by lighting a bonfire, observance of the following principles should reduce the risk of nuisance:

 

Burn only dry material which will burn quickly with the minimum of smoke, not material which is sodden or still green or still contains sap.

Choose a time when wind is unlikely to take smoke into any adjacent premises.

Site the fire as far from adjacent premises as possible.

Supervise the fire and put it out if a problem arises.

Ensure that the fire is out at the end of the day, not left to smoulder overnight.

 

If enforcement action is required an Officer will need to witness the bonfire.

For enquiries or to make a report during office hours, contact Public Protection on: