Burning Permits
Please note: the 2022 fire season has come to an end and you no longer need to check daily for permission to burn (domestic) brush or have a campfire; a burning permit will not be required outside of the fire season.
The 2023 fire season will start March 15th, 2023.
Burning permits are required for all outdoor burning in PEI during fire season, which runs from March 15 to November 30 each year.
Permits are available free-of-charge online from Monday to Friday during normal working hours.
- Please note: please call ahead before arrival to ensure a staff member is on-site to assist you with your burning permit
- Have the civic address and/or the Property Identification Number(s) on hand for the requested burn location
- Make sure you accept the disclaimer and acceptance statements stating that you have read and understand the requirements at the end of the form
| Southampton | 2580 Rte 313, St Peters | 902-961-7296 |
| J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery Complex | 183 Upton Rd, Charlottetown | 902-368-4700 |
| Beach Grove | 170 Beach Grove Rd, Charlottetown | 902-368-4800 |
| Wellington | 40 Hackamack Rd, Richmond | 902-854-7260 |
Are provincially-issued burning permits valid in all Island communities?
No. Many Island municipalities also have their own fire regulations, so provincial permits are not issued for those areas. If you want to use an outdoor fire pit or outdoor fireplace or to burn or dispose of brush or leaves in any of the communities listed below, you must contact the city, town or village government office to ensure you abide by local burning requirements.
| Community | General Inquiries |
|---|---|
| Souris | 902-687-2157 |
| Three Rivers (Georgetown) | 902-652-2924 |
| Three Rivers (Montague) | 902-838-2528 |
| Stratford | 902-569-1995 |
| Charlottetown | 902-566-5548 |
| Cornwall | 902-566-2354 |
| Summerside | 902-432-1230 |
| Miscouche | 902-436-4962 |
| Alberton | 902-853-2720 |
What kinds of materials am I allowed to burn?
A Burning Permit only allows you to burn:
- grasses
- leaves
- branches
- other woody debris
Are there materials that I can never burn?
Yes. It is always illegal to burn any of the following:
- used lubricating oil
- hazardous substances
- biomedical waste
- motor vehicle tires
- animal or human cadavers
- railway ties and other wood treated with wood preservatives
- waste materials from building or construction sites, or resulting from building demolition, unless permitted under the Fire Prevention Act
- trash, garbage, litter, or other waste from commercial, industrial, or municipal operations
- materials containing rubber or plastic
- spilled oil or oil production by-products, except as required for the purposes of forest management or fire suppression treatment
- materials disposed of as part of reclamation operations, or
- animal manure.
Where can I get more information on safe outdoor burning and fire prevention?
For information on safe outdoor burning methods and tips, please visit our Outdoor Fire Safety page.
Visit Creating Effective Wildfire Buffers for valuable information and resources for property owners in rural areas.