The
Otter Tail County Solid Waste Ordinance ( Click
to download) prohibits
the burning of all solid waste, including
paper and cardboard. This also applies to
burning waste in recreational campfires, fireplaces
and wood stoves. In accordance with Minnesota
State Statute (off site link) as long
as garbage service is available to residents,
including farmers; it is illegal to dispose
of household or farm waste by burning or on-site
burial of garbage.
In
Otter Tail County, garbage service is available
by contracting with a solid
waste hauler or by delivering waste to
a solid waste
transfer site or landfill. Burning of
household waste is a misdemeanor and is punishable
by a fine of up to $1,000.00 and/or 90 days
in jail. To make a formal complaint about
someone burning illegally, call the Otter
Tail County Solid Waste Department ((218) 998-4898), your name will be kept
confidential because of the Minnesota Data
Privacy Act. Information about Open Burning
and an explanation of Minnesota Statutes and
the Otter Tail County Solid Waste Ordinance
will be sent to the resident who is burning
waste. Someone from the Solid Waste Department
may also visit the resident who is burning.
If the person continues to burn their waste,
a complaint will be filed with the Otter
Tail County Attorney's Office.
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