Council introduces ordinance to prohibit open burning of trash and solid waste

May 8, 2026

Staff introduced Ordinance 2026-2 to prohibit burning of trash and solid waste in town limits, with limited exceptions for authorized fire‑department activities, recreational fires and agricultural burning; a public hearing will be scheduled next month.

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Town staff introduced Ordinance 2026‑2, described as an updated prohibition on the open burning of trash and solid waste within the town limits. The staff member said the ordinance includes a section on exceptions that would still permit authorized fire‑department activities, recreational fires and certain agricultural burns consistent with Indiana rules.

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