Burning of Leaf Litter and Other Waste Is Prohibited by Law

November 24, 2025

According to the RA Law on Air Protection, it is prohibited to burn waste from production, consumption, or leaf litter in the natural environment, residential areas, their surroundings, or any locations not designated for burning. This includes boilers, furnaces, waste-use facilities, specially designated sites, or unauthorized landfills.

Reminder:
The Administrative Offenses Code of the RA stipulates that burning production, consumption, or leaf litter waste in the natural environment, residential areas, their surroundings, or in boilers, furnaces, and other devices not intended for such purposes, results in either a warning or a fine:

  • For citizens: 50,000 AMD
  • For public officials: 200,000 AMD