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Expert: David Powner - 9/26/2005


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Is open trash burning legal in illinois? If so, what can be burned?

Answer
As I'm based in the UK, I shouldn't have a clue, but I did a quick Google for "trash burning Illinois" and got the following site!

http://www.epa.state.il.us/burn-barrels/faq.html#what-is-the-law

The first question gives your answer precisely!

....Open Burning of garbage is prohibited in Illinois.....

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David Powner

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Questions related to air movement, treatment and cleaning - particularly with regard to filtration, dust collection and extraction. Industrial and commercial air conditioning. Less expertise with regard to water treatment

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30 years in the field of pollution control, specialising in dust control & HVAC

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BSc Environmental Monitoring)

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MIVA

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