Noxious bonfires

[NITA EDWARDS]

Is it against the law to burn garden rubbish in a black plastic bin liner. The smell is appalling.

[beryllium]

Hi Nita,

I would have thought the bin would melt :-/

We burn our garden stuff in a metal bin....

I think if they're causing dense black smoke call the fire brigade?

I think it's illegal for farmers to burn plastics because of noxious gases.....

[Stu Dent]

Your issue comes under 'nuisance law'. Basically it depends on who is burning the rubbish and how often.

It's a while since I've looked at a similar issue but, If as I suspect, it is your neighbour, then you probably have a remedy. You might want to start by contacting your local council's environmental health department in the first instance.