Fighting for victims of Environmental Pollution
Email this page to a friend Print this page

WWW.FINZFIRM.COM
1-888-FINZFIRM
1-888-346-9347
Finz & Finz, P.C.
Attorneys And Counselors At Law

NY considers ban on burn barrels to cut air pollution

Feb 20, 2008 | Associated Press | Capital News 9

New York environmental officials are considering a statewide ban on open burning of household waste. Current rules exempt the state's 850 towns with fewer than 20,000 people.

The Department of Environmental Conservation says burn barrels release 17 times more dioxin and 40 times more ash than permitted incinerators.

The proposed ban would make some exceptions, including small campfires and cooking fires, ceremonial fires and certain types of agricultural waste burning.

But some lawmakers from rural towns say the proposal is overreaching and unnecessary. They say the amount of outdoor burning is minimal, and banning it could result in more waste being taken to dumps.

MORE ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION NEWS...

(required) Denotes required field

Title


(required) First Name


(required) Last Name


(required) Email Address


(required) Phone Number


Address


City


(required) State


Zip Code


Best Way/Time to Contact You


Injured Person's Name


Injured Person's Date of Birth
(mm/dd/yyyy)

Date of Incident
(mm/dd/yyyy)

Type of Incident


Please Describe the Incident


Please sign me up for the Finz & Finz, P.C. Newsletter


I agree to the Finz & Finz, P.C. Terms of Use