Open Burning

Step 1.Determine eligibility

Determine if you are eligible for a burn permit. Do you qualify under one of the categories KCK regulations say a burn permit may be issued?

• Agricultural operations related to the growing or harvesting of crops
• Special purpose recreational and ceremonial fires (typically bonfires)
  
  

Step 2.Fill out an application

If your proposed burning qualifies under one of the above eligibility requirements, apply for an open burning permit. 

Complete the open burning permit application. Clarification of questions in the open burning permit application:

1. Date & Time: When the proposed burn is to take place.
   
   
2. Quantity of Waste: The approximate size (ft) of the pile of debris to be burned (example: one pile of agricultural waste is 10 ft. long x 5 ft. wide x 3 ft. high).
   
   

Step 3.How to submit your application

• By Phone: (913) 573-6700
• By Fax: (913) 321-7932
• By Email: airquality@wycokck.org
• In Person: Public Health Department, 619 Ann Avenue, Kansas City, KS, 66101 - applications can be left at the front desk noting, “Attn: AQ” and staff will contact the applicant once it has been received
• By Mail: Department of Air Quality, 619 Ann Avenue, Kansas City, KS, 66101
  
  

Step 4.An Air Quality representative will contact you and conduct a site visit

You will receive notification from an Air Quality representative by telephone or email informing you of the status of your application. Upon receipt of a completed open burn permit application, a representative from the Fire Department will visit the proposed burn site to verify that the information stated on the application is valid and eligible. Please allow ten business days to inspect the proposed burn site and get approval from Air Quality and Fire Prevention.