OPEN REFUSE BURNING REGULATIONS STATES P-S

Pennsylvania law allows open burning of “domestic refuse” as long as the fire is on the property of a structure occupied solely as a residence by two families or less and when the refuse results from the normal occupancy of the structure. “Domestic refuse” does not include such items as demolition waste, insulation, shingles, treated wood, paint, painted or stained objects or furniture, tires, mattresses, box springs, metal, insulating coating on wire, television sets and appliances, automobiles, automotive parts, batteries, PVC products, waste oil, and other petroleum products. 

Source: PA DEP  

The Pennsylvania Code 129.14 (c) (5)

https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Air/BAQ/GeneralInformation/Pages/Open-Burning-Information.aspx

https://www.dep.pa.gov/OurCommonWealth/pages/Article.aspx?post=56

Individual Municipalities in Rhode Island have specific regulations regarding open burning.

Below is a link outlining the case for stricter regulations of waste burning:

https://www.clf.org/blog/burning-waste-bad-idea/

It is against South Carolina law to burn the following materials: Asphalt, cardboard, demolition debris, construction debris, household chemicals petroleum, copper wire, paint, paper, treated wood, tires, plastics, metal, and dead animals. 

Source: scdhec.gov 

https://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/Library/CR-010788.pdf

Because backyard burning is a fired hazard and source of dangerous pollutants, the DANR recommends the use of waste management alternatives other than backyard burning. 

Source danr.sd.gov 

https://danr.sd.gov/Environment/WasteManagement/SolidWaste/OpenBurning.aspx