BURN aPPLICATIONS FOR 2011 are available by contacting

Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment
Air Pollution Control Division Apcd-Ss-B1
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Co 80246-1530
FAX: (303) 782-0278  cdpheAPOpenburning@cdphe.state.co.us
  Attn: Eric Roesch      PHONE: (303) 692-3268

For burn application click on following link http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/downpermitforms/ApplicationOpenBurning.doc

Between November 1 through March 31 each year Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issues either a RED or Blue color code for the air quality each day.  Only producing Agricultural zoned areas or Ditch Companies are permitted to burn during this time.  Call (303) 758-4848 for Air Quality Recording.  Recording is updated each day at 4pm for the next day.  RED - NO  burning allowed for that day;  BLUE - burning is allowed.

1. Agricultural Burn - Must be crop residue from previous years crop ONLY -  i.e. burning hay fields to prepare field for next years seeding.   If you are a farmer and want to burn your tree limbs, tumbleweeds, or yard residue you MUST apply for a regular burn permit. 

2. There is NO burning of  trash, furniture, gas cans, mattresses, etc.

3. Bonfires:  Special Permit ; must be obtained from GBFPD Fire Marshal prior to burn

4. NO Burning in High Winds!

5. ALL FIRES MUST BE OUT BEFORE SUNSET

       Recreational Fires "Click Here"  Bonfires:  Special Permit; must be obtained
from GBFPD Fire Marshal prior to burn