Creating a garden bonfire

Guidance for creating a bonfire

There are no laws against having a garden bonfire. However, we encourage you to compost or recycle your waste instead of burning it.

If you do have a bonfire:

  • only burn dry garden waste
  • do not burn household rubbish
  • do not burn rubber or plastic
  • do not use fuel to start or boost the fire

Page last modified: 20 August 2025