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A BURN BAN IS IN EFFECT. YOU CAN STILL APPLY FOR YOUR PERMIT BUT YOU MAY NOT BURN.

Town of Wayland Burn Permits

Apply for your online permit today.

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Welcome to the Town of Wayland Online Open Burn Permit Manager.

Please fill in the form to create a new account and register for your first permit.

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Please upload photos, if available, of the burning site and what you intend to burn.

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Toll-free: 1-833-995-2120

Burning is NOT allowed today. Please check back tomorrow to see if burning is allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can obtain an open burning permit?

Only residents living in Wayland who are open burning on a residential property can obtain a burn permit. Permits are conditional and may be revoked at any time by the Fire Chief or his designee.

How can I obtain a burn permit?

You may register online using this website. If you don't have access to a computer, then you will need to come down to the Public Safety building located at 38 Cochituate Road and apply in person with the Joint Communication Center staff (Dispatch) during normal business hours.

Do I need a permit?

Yes, you are required to obtain an open burning permit if you want to burn brush.

How do I activate my permit?

Call 1-833-995-2120 and follow the prompts to register your burn. You will need the telephone number that you used when registering your account.

What type of material can be burned?

Brush, cane, driftwood and forestry debris (but not from commercial or industrial land clearing).

Who determines what days open burning will be allowed?

The Massachusetts DEP determines when burning is acceptable based upon the air quality. However, the Fire Chief reserves the right to ban open burning based on circumstances within the Town.