Kansas Open Burning Rules (2026)

Open Burning Rules in states bordering Kansas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

• ColoradoConditional

  Open burning of yard/land debris (slash, vegetation, wood piles) generally requires a CDPHE smoke permit; small open burns are <50 piles, max 8'x8'x8', out cold by sunset. No barrels/incinerators. Local county/fire approval also required.

  Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: cdphe.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →

• MissouriConditional

  No statewide permit, but state rule allows burning only of yard/vegetative waste and household refuse (4 units or fewer) that originates and is burned on the same property; trade/demolition waste, tires and trash are prohibited. Local governments may add stricter rules or burn bans.

  Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →

• NebraskaRestricted

  State statute 81-520.01 imposes a statewide open-burning ban on bonfires, rubbish fires and land-clearing fires. Open burning requires a written permit from the local fire chief (or designee) on a State Fire Marshal form before any burning.

  Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: sfm.nebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →

• OklahomaConditional

  Open burning of debris is generally allowed but is restricted or prohibited under a county-commissioner or Governor's burn ban, which are common in drought. Violations are misdemeanors (county ban up to $500; Governor's ban up to $1,000).

  Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ag.ok.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →