Burning household trash on the ground or using a burning barrel is prohibited.
In unincorporated areas of Madison County, you may burn yard waste. The yard waste must be burned on the same property it was produced. Yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings, weeds, and small branches. While no permit is required to burn yard waste, we encourage you to burn yard waste in a safe and considerate manner. Please contact your local fire department for safety tips and best practices. Please note that leaf burning is banned in the following Madison County municipalities: Collinsville, Edwardsville, Granite City, Glen Carbon, and Highland.
My neighbor's tree limbs are hanging over my yard/property line. Can I cut them?
This is a civil matter between two parties. Madison County Planning and Development Department will not get involved.
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