New Castle County, Delaware
We could not verify the current status for New Castle county. This is not a claim that no ban exists. Verify with the county office before burning.
What this means
- Unknown — verify with the county office
Penalties in Delaware
Violating DNREC's open burning regulation (7 DE Admin. Code 1113) is enforced under Delaware's Environmental Control Act. 7 Del. C. § 6013 sets a civil penalty of not less than $2,500 nor more than $25,000 for each day of violation. DNREC's own public guidance for residents describes enforcement only as citations carrying fines plus court costs, without stating a specific citizen-facing amount — the statutory range above is the maximum exposure under the Act, not necessarily what a first-time residential citation draws in practice.
Classification: Civil penalty under the Environmental Control Act · Maximum fine: $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation (7 Del. C. § 6013)
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | DNREC Division of Air Quality — Open Burning ↗ | source not verifiable |
Neighbouring counties
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Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by DNREC Division of Air Quality — Open Burning and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within New Castle county may impose stricter rules than the county order. Water districts and state forestry rules may add further restrictions. When an order is ambiguous or the source cannot be reached, we show Unconfirmed instead of guessing a status. The county's own posted order governs.
Common questions
Is New Castle county under a burn ban right now?
We could not verify the current status for New Castle county. This is not a claim that no ban exists — verify with the county office before burning.
What can I still burn in New Castle county?
Standard open burning is currently permitted, subject to any municipal ordinance in your area. Never leave a fire unattended, and keep water and a shovel nearby.
How do I report an illegal fire in New Castle county?
Call 911 for any fire that is out of control or threatens property. For non-emergency violations of a burn-ban order, contact the New Castle Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.