— Prohibited materials include, but are not limited to, all manmade materials, treated materials, wood, and wood by-product trade wastes produced by any business, trade, industry, or demolition project.
— Construction debris is considered a trade waste.
— Campfires and warming fires (when deemed necessary determined by weather conditions) are restricted to fires less than four feet in diameter. These fires should consist of materials less than 3 inches in diameter.
— Burn only clean, dry materials. Do not let poorly burning fires smolder.
— The Flathead County Landfill offers an alternative to burning, free to homeowners within the county.
— Leaves and grass clippings create excessive smoke and do not burn well. Composting or landfilling these items is recommended.
— Keep burn piles away from other combustible materials and fire extinguishing equipment nearby at all times.
— Never allow piles to become larger than manageable. Weather conditions may change quickly.
— In the Whitefish area, a permit is required from the Whitefish Fire Department.
— Burning is prohibited within the Kalispell and Columbia Falls city limits.