Open burning in Jefferson City ends Wednesday

The Jefferson City Fire Department is reminding residents that the period for open burning inside the city ends at sunset on Wednesday.

Open burning of yard waste is allowed by city ordinance annually from Nov. 1 through March 1.

As an alternative, city government contracts with All Seasons Lawn Care to operate a local compost facility. Residents within city limits may take trimmings and yard waste originating from their personal property to the facility at no cost. Residents must produce a photo ID with current address in order to take advantage of the free service. 

More information on the compost site is available at 

http://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/trash_and_recycling/yard_waste_1.php