Agricultural, open air and/or recreational burning in the Township of Brock is regulated through the Burn By-law.
All properties require a burn permit prior to having any agricultural, open air and/or recreation fires.
You can apply for a burn permit online or by calling the Fire Department at 705-432-2355 ext. 228 or ext. 233.
Effective Monday, May 11, 2020 Agricultural (oversize) burning shall be permitted as per an active burn permit. Open -air and recreational burning is not permitted, until further notice. To obtain a burn permit, please fill out the active burn permit application or call the Fire Department. Please note that extension 234 is no longer valid.
Effective Friday, May 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., open-air and/or recreational burning shall be permitted in the Township of Brock provided you have purchased an approved 2020 burn permit.
Permit Rates
The following permit fees apply:
- $20 per year for an Open Air Burning Permit
- $20 per year for a Recreational Burning Permit
- $60 per year for an Agricultural Burning Permit
Please Note
If you don't own the property, you are required to have the burn permit approved by the owner of the property.
Renewing your Permit
You need to re-apply for a new burn permit each year. All permits expire on December 31.
Burning in a Barrel
Burning in a barrel is permitted only for residential properties located in the Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone, and requires an Open Air Burn Permit.
Initiating a Burn Event
You are required to call 1-855-955-1101 to initiate a Burn Event.