Burning off and fireworks

• The Fire Danger Period (FDP) for Mitchell Shire Council ended on 29 March 2021.
• If you would like to burn off, you must check if you need a Council permit first. Restrictions apply for different property types.
• All burn offs must be registered with the Country Fire Authority (CFA).

Depending on what zone you live in, you may need a permit to burn off. There may also be restrictions that limit which days you're allowed to burn off.

There are three types of zones:

• residential and properties under 0.4 hectare
• semi-rural properties over 0.4 hectare
• rural.

Click on the relevant zone below to find out what restrictions are in place for burning off.

If you are unsure on what zone you live in, refer to the guide on pages 30 to 36 of the of the Local Law No. 1 Community and Environment (download below), or call Council on 03 5734 6200.

Step 1

Download and complete the Burning off Permit Application Form (download below)

Step 2

Return the form to any of our Customer and Library Service Centres or email your documents to mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au.

Step 3

Council will contact you once your permit has been processed

Please note

Applications must be submitted 10 working days prior to your proposed day of burning to allow for processing.

All burn offs must be registered with CFA. You can via the following methods:

• online (preferred) - register online via the Fire Permits Victoria website
• by phone - 1800 668 511, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• by email - complete the Burn off Notification Form on the CFA website and email the form to burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au

For more information on registering your burn off with the CFA, visit the CFA website.

• wet materials (make sure all green waste has dried out before burning)
• non-timber building materials
• rubber or plastic, including plastic mulch, plant pots and packaging materials
• furnishings and carpet
• manufactured chemicals
• petrol or oil products
• paint
• food waste
• manure and straw
• carcasses or dead animals or birds, unless prescribed by the Department of Agriculture as the only means of disposal
• other offensive, noxious or toxic matter.

Fire pits can be lit in Mitchell Shire during non-Fire Danger Period months, however, please be mindful of your the surrounding properties and avoid unnecessary amounts of smoke or ash travelling into a neighbours property or otherwise. For more information, please call Council on 03 5734 6200.

When burning off is prohibited, lighting a fire will result in a fine. Burning illegal substances at any time of year will also result in a fine. To find out what you can and can’t burn please visit the CFA's burning off page.

If you are concerned about the legalities of fireworks being let off, please contact us on 03 5734 6200. One of our Local Laws Officers will manage the concern.