The disposal of rubbish by burning, especially in built up areas, can seriously affect local air quality, cause ill health and create a nuisance.
Smoke may be classed as a statutory nuisance under Section 79 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Environmental Protection will investigate problems with neighbours' bonfires. Before contacting us please read our information leaflet, smoke monitoring available to download here:
The National Society for Clean Air and Environmental Protection (NSCA) website has online fact sheets about garden bonfires:
- Garden Bonfire Problems
- Alternatives to Bonfires
- Bonfires and the Law