Open Burning Season Permit information

Open Burning Season will begin January 15th and will run until May 1st.The Town of Hanson Fire Department will be issuing burning permits through online purchase or a check by mail. There will be no permits issued at Fire Headquarters. To purchase a burning permit go to the Town of Hanson’s webpage. www.hanson-ma.gov   On the upper left side of the page in the “Citizen Action Center” is “Pay Bills Online”. Click on this and scroll down to: “To Pay Hanson Fire Department, Click Here” After clicking on this link, it will bring you to UniPay for the Fire Department. Click on Burn Permits and follow the instructions. If you are unable to purchase a burning permit this way, you can mail a check to fire headquarters, 505 Liberty Street, payable to The Town of Hanson. Please provide your name, address and phone number. Once we receive it, we will process and mail you your permit. You will not be allowed to burn until you receive your permit with your permit number.

If you have any questions, there is an email on the UniPay site for the Fire Department.