kristymac1 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Sorry if this has been covered before,I have a lot of personal papers which I need to destroy (too many to shred unfortunately) - can I burn them in a special incinerator bin or are there restrictions against it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_pete Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I don't think a one-off is likely to cause a problem. The council would only get involved if it was happening on a regular basis and causing a nuisance. Just try to be considerate and keep the smoke to a minimum and avoid bits of burnt paper ash from flying all over the neighbourhood. If you have a barbeque with a lid that would probably work quite well. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-973711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin68 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 There are excellent incinerators available locally (think metal dustbin with big holes punched it it) - these will reduce wood and paper to ash - but when they are first alight it is good idea to be prepared to damp down surrounding areas as they can be quite fierce. Remember to separate papers a bit - if you try to burn them in big wodges even with this type of incinerator they may not burn through. But they should burn quickly and efficiently - and smoke from papers isn't too offensive (but watch out for neighbours' washing) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-973718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 What ed_pete said, you can burn what you like in your own garden (although the neighbours may complain and the council can serve an abatement order if you do it repeatedly!)I burned around 15 years worth of statements in the bbq last year, separate the paper and make sure there's loads of air-flow, otherwise it will just smoulder and produce loads of smoke.And don't do it on a still, foggy day (today is perfect) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-973740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I did it once in one of those metal bin things. Like others said, don't do it when it is windy. Think I did it over a couple of days. No one complained. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-973753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 kristymac1 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Sorry if this has been covered before,> I have a lot of personal papers which I need to> destroy (too many to shred unfortunately) - can I> burn them in a special incinerator bin or are> there restrictions against it?Another thing you can do, which somebody once suggested on here and I successfully tried, is to shove them all in the bath (or a bucket of water) and mash them up.You get a soggy mess which you could then bin (or, I suppose, use for a papier mache project!) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-973782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Anything that produces smoke cannot be burnt.. All clean paper should be put in The Blue Bin.. Any Shreaded paper should be put in an envelope / paper bag and placed in Blue Bin. Small amounts of Shreaded paper can be put in Brown Bin for composting. DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-973787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Just because someone didn't complain on a particular day doesn't mean it's all right. Burning material that produces smoke - in the garden or in the fireplace - is not allowed, with good reason. (There are plenty of EDites who burn wood/coal and it really does cause breathing difficulties for some people, so if you are doing it, or planning bonfire, please don't!) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-973831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard tudor Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Do you ever do anything that is not allowed? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-973839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 what Sue said - mash the paper up in a bath of water - no horrible nasty smelly smoke that way Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-973855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristymac1 Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thanks All - bath water is great idea! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-973899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 kristymac1 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Thanks All - bath water is great idea!Leave it a while to soak, squidge it around (wear rubber gloves), squeeze it out (make sure no bits are still identifiable) then put it all in a black bag in the green bin :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-973932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Sorry, duplicate post Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-973981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Why are wood burners allowed? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-974072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_pete Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Mustard Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Why are wood burners allowed?Because they are exempted.https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rules Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-974085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 ed_pete Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Mustard Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Why are wood burners allowed?> > Because they are exempted.> > https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rulesThat website says that bonfires are allowed but are not allowed to be a nuisance, so those of you saying burning material that produces smoke are incorrect. Frequent bbqs are a nuisance. Hello all you Australians out there... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/98017-are-there-restrictions-on-burning-paper-in-gardens/#findComment-974097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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