Burn ban in effect in Benton County
Burn ban in effect in Benton County
Benton County issues 24-hour countywide burn ban
Updated: 12:06 PM CDT Apr 18, 2025
Benton County officials have issued a 24-hour countywide burn ban starting Friday, April 18.This means no outdoor burning is allowed. Officials say “no person shall cause or permit the open burning of refuse, garbage, trade waste, or other waste material, or shall conduct a salvage operation by open burning.” Open burning is not specifically exempted from state law, according to officials. If you know of someone who is burning household trash or other prohibited items, Benton County officials are asking you to call or email their office with your complaint.
Benton County officials have issued a 24-hour countywide burn ban starting Friday, April 18.
This means no outdoor burning is allowed.
Officials say “no person shall cause or permit the open burning of refuse, garbage, trade waste, or other waste material, or shall conduct a salvage operation by open burning.”
Open burning is not specifically exempted from state law, according to officials.
If you know of someone who is burning household trash or other prohibited items, Benton County officials are asking you to call or email their office with your complaint.