Waupaca County Burning Laws
- You need a Burning Permit to burn leaves, brush or grass outside incorporated cities and villages when the ground is not completely snow covered during the months of January through May.
- Burning Permits are required to burn in a barrel or incinerator, in a pit or on the ground.
- No burning is allowed until after 6:00 p.m. unless your burning permit states otherwise.
- Burning Permits are free. You may be issued a citation for burning without the proper permit.
- Failure to completely extinguish your fire before leaving can be a crime, resulting in a fine and / or jail time.
- Your fire is YOUR responsibility!
Burning Permits Available from Waupaca County Fire Wardens
Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department (County-wide)
1402 Royalton Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4466
Townships of Dayton/Farmington
Wisc. Veterans Home Hours: 11a – 1pm & 6p – 8p |
Township of Waupaca
Dale Bonilowske |
Township of Farmington
Randall Borchert |
Township of Farmington
Ken & Jill Vergauwen |
Township of Lind
Malcolm Jensen |
Township of Lind
Marvin Schoenick |