Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Can you burn leaves at home?
No. Anne Arundel County Health Department says residential leaf burning is not allowed. Its guidance directs residents to year-round yard-waste collection.
Rule reviewed September 7, 2026. This residential disposal rule does not establish today's emergency burn-ban status.
Use yard-waste collection
The Health Department's current open-fire guidance identifies leaf burning as prohibited and points to year-round yard-waste collection. This answer concerns ordinary residential leaf disposal only.
What this answer does not decide
Agricultural operations, licensed special burns, declared emergencies and other activities require their own controlling facts. This page does not authorize any fire or determine whether a temporary restriction is in effect. Verify collection eligibility and preparation requirements for your property with the county.