Burning in the Town of Bristol

Restrictions

  • At no time shall trash or building materials be burned.
  • Small businesses, commercial enterprises, and industries may not use burn barrels.

Permitted Burning

Burning is permitted in the Town of Bristol provided the following guidelines are met:

  • A permit is required
  • The permit is good only for the day it is recorded
  • Fires must be attended at all times and must be extinguished by dark
  • Open burning of leaves and brush only

View the Bristol Open Burning Ordinance for more information.

Open Burning Dates

2024 Open Burning Dates (Permit still required): 

Town of Bristol

Burn Permits

To obtain a permit please call 608-837-5066, ext. 4, and leave the following information:

  1. Name
  2. Address
  3. Phone number
  4. Township
  5. Date and time of burn


Burning Conditions

You must check WisBURN prior to burning and again at 11:00 am.

Burning is Not Advised in Yellow (High), and is banned in Orange (Very High) and Red (Extreme). When levels reach red all outdoor flame, even recreational, is banned,