On most farms, disposal of rubbish can be an on-going problem as it may be some distance to the nearest landfill.
Burning of rubbish is a common disposal method, both for domestic rubbish and farm rubbish. However, what you burn and how you burn it may have effects on the environment; for example, thick smoke or odour
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Recycling is the best option for disposal of hay and silage wraps. Click here for options. |
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Burning of tyres or untreated waste oil is prohibited, unless a special incinerator is used. Contact the Taranaki Regional Council. |
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No fires are allowed to be lit within 1km of conservation land (including Egmont National Park) unless you have a permit from the Department of Conservation. |
Generally, rubbish from the farm can be burnt without a resource consent being needed. However, this is only permitted if the rubbish is only from your own farm, it does not contain treated wood or sawdust, waste oil, tyres, or chlorinated plastics. You must also ensure that the smoke or fumes do not cause significant environmental effects or cause nuisance outside your property boundary.
If it is unlikely that you can meet these requirements, you must apply for a resource consent (air discharge permit). Burning of tyres or untreated waste oil is prohibited unless a special incinerator is used - contact the Taranaki Regional Council for options.
If you need to burn vegetation, you can generally do so without a resource consent, as long as smoke is minimised to avoid effects on effect on other people, the environment, visibility, or traffic. If you cannot meet any of these requirements you may be required to take action to reduce the problem or stop the burning altogether, or you may need to apply for a resource consent. The Air Quality Plan contains guidelines for the burning of vegetation that will help you avoid problems and meet the conditions in the Plan (see Appendix 5 of the Air Quality Plan).
REFER TO AIR QUALITY PLAN
In addition to the requirements under the Air Quality Plan, there may be restricted fire seasons or fire bans in place, and you may need a fire permit from the Department of Conservation or your district council (as the local fire authority). Contact your local district council, or Department of Conservation office.
CHECK WITH DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, OR NEW PLYMOUTH, STRATFORD OR SOUTH TARANAKI DISTRICT COUNCILS