The fall open burning period in Saint Joseph begins in one week. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has approved the dates November 7th through November 27th.

Only yard waste may be burned, and fires must be contained in upright cylindrical metal containers with a capacity of up to 55 gallons. Burning is allowed only between the hours of 10 am and 3:30 pm, and may be canceled at any time for safety reasons, such as when the wind is too high.  

 

Here's a detailed rundown on the rules:

 Burning for yard waste of residential properties only. 
 Burning shall be allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. 
 All fires must be in an upright cylindrical metal container with a volume equal 
to no more  than 55 gallons.   Containers must be  located at  least  fifteen  (15) 
feet away from any building. Only one burn container per residence is 
allowed. 
 All fires shall be monitored from a point on the property where the fire is 
located, by a person capable of containing a fire, should containment become 
necessary. 
 ONLY dry yard waste such as leaves, brush and logs grown on the property 
can be burned.  NO trash, paper, lumber or building debris may be burned.  Fire-fighting material, including but  not limited to, a garden hose or a 
container of water sufficient to contain any fire started shall be at the site of 
the fire.   
 If weather conditions such as high winds indicate the safety of the 
community or the public may be endangered or if open burning may create a 
health hazard, the Fire Chief or Health Director may invoke a temporary 
burning ban.