Town of Merton: Burning barrels with mesh cover are allowed without a permit. Any other type of open burning requires a Permit. Call 262-538-1012 for further information.

Village of Merton: No Permits are required, however the following restrictions apply
There is no burning on public roads or right of ways
The burning of certain materials is:

Permitted: Outside burning of wood, paper, brush and similar materials Pile size may not exceed 4' by 3' high. Pile can be located no closer than 50' from a structure, wood/lumber pile, wood fence or trees or shrubs. Burning cannot be started with flammable or combustible materials. Burning shall be attended to and supervised by a competent person at least 16 years of age.

Permitted Cont. Adequate means shall be available to extinguish the fire if necessary. No burning if wind speed exceeds 10mph or other circumstances exist. Burning barrels - 15' from buildings or combustible materials. Campfires must be 25' from any buildings or combustible materials.

Prohibited Garbage Animal/vegetable waste Trash Animal remains Petroleum products Mineral products Pressurized containers Rubber products Plastic or leather OR Such material when burned creates a smoke or odor nuisance.Burning shall cease immediately upon order of any law enforcement or by the fire chief or his representative.

Any Violation of the above listed requirements can result in Citations and Fines issued by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department. Additional Equipment Fees from the Fire Department may be assessed as well.