Leaf Burning
Leaf Burning Rules in Mt. Vernon
The City of Mt. Vernon allows leaf burning during certain times of the year. You can only burn leaves during the second full week of April, May, October, and November. Burning is allowed every day that week—from sunrise to sunset.
Important Rules:
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The Fire Chief can stop leaf burning at any time if the weather is dry, windy, or unsafe.
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You cannot burn leaves in public streets, sidewalks, drainage ditches, or on someone else’s property without permission.
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Someone 18 years or older must watch the fire at all times until it is fully out.
For more details, see Ordinance Chapter 90, Section 90.08.
Leaf Burning Allowed Dates
Month | Allowed week | Days Allowed | Time Allowed |
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April | 2nd full week | Monday - Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
May | 2nd full week | Monday - Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
October | 2nd full week | Monday - Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
November | 2nd full week | Monday - Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
Contact Information
Fire Administration
714 S 42nd Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 68264
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Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: (618) 242-6880
Fax: (618) 242-6862
Emergency Phone: 911
Fire Chief
Chris Yenne
Email: chris.yenne@mtvernon.com
Assistant Fire Chief
Bryan Jennings
Email: bryan.jennings@mtvernon.com
Emergency Response:
24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year
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