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Burn Permits

Open burning is not permitted in Bowling Green without prior approval. Burn permits may be issued to approved applications within the city limits of Bowling Green. If your burn site is within the city limits and consists of natural vegetation, complete and submit the appropriate permit below. Burn site inspections will be on Thursdays. Only those applications received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the preceding Wednesday will be considered for inspection.

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