Smoke from bonfires could prevent nearby neighbours from enjoying their gardens, opening their windows and hanging out their washing.
We advise residents to
• Compost garden waste as much as possible
• Use the Lincolnshire County Council household waste recycling centres
• Use the council's garden waste service
Whilst there are no laws against having a residential bonfire, persistent bonfires that interfere with the enjoyment and comfort of your home, can be reported to us using the online form, please click on the button below.
We will need the address where the smoke is coming from, the person responsible (if known), how
it is affecting you and how often it occurs.
It is recommended that before you report this to us that you have a discussion with those responsible. In the first instance we will write to the occupant and offer advice. People are sometimes unaware of the problem they are causing. We may ask you to keep a diary about an ongoing issue
Please note, any smoke that impedes visibility on a highway needs to be reported to the Police. If a bonfire is out of control or built in a dangerous location, contact the Fire Service immediately.
For information about commercial premises please see the below link:
• See information relating to commercial properties
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