BONFIRES

Only small amounts of dry garden waste that cannot be composted should be burnt, use an incinerator if possible.

DO NOT light a fire on windy days, damp days and in the evening when smoke hangs in the air

DO NOT light a fire before 6pm in the evening, or if surrounding neighbours have washing out

Make sure that you have placed the fire well away from any structures as well as large plants and trees.

NEVER burn household rubbish, empty chemical containers, plastic, foam

NEVER under any circumstances use an accelerator (e.g. petrol) to get a bonfire started

NEVER leave the bonfire unattended and have something to hand to extinguish the flames if they should get out of hand

ALWAYS wait until everything has burned down before leaving the site. Once finished, dampen down the bonfire with water making sure the fire is out and surroundings are safe

BONFIRES ARE NOT GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT – PLEASE LOOK FOR A DIFFERENT WAY TO DEAL WITH WASTE MATERIAL

Thank you to the majority of plotholders who do not burn their waste

Sharon

Secretary, RRBMAA