The City of Mt. Vernon has reported that residents may burn leaves Monday, May 14th through the following Sunday, May 20th. A leaf burning pile is permitted during the hours between sunrise and sunset during that full second week of May.
No burning is allowed upon any public street, sidewalk, drainage ditch within the public right-of-way or manhole cover, nor upon the property of another without written permission.
All fires must be physically attended by a person of at least 18 years of age at all times.
Burning can be prohibited if ordered by the Fire Chief due to high winds or other factors.
For questions, comments, concerns call the City of Mt. Vernon at 618-242-5000.