print email comment close Backyard Burning URL: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/nonhaz/municipal/backyard/ Description: This site describes the harmful effects of backyard burning on human health and the environment. "Burning trash in the open produces many pollutants [that can cause serious respiratory ailments] including dioxins, ...hydrocarbons, volatile organic compounds [VOCs], carbon monoxide, hexachlorobenzene, and ash." Backyard burning "produces various compounds toxic to the environment including nitrogen oxides, VOCs, carbon monoxide, and particle pollution." Includes information about local burning practices and restrictions. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Publisher: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Extra Keywords particle pollution, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Library of Congress Subject Headings: Air -- Pollution Incineration -- Environmental aspects Refuse and refuse disposal LII Database Information: Record 1346 created by Jennifer English on 10/01/2003 Last modification on 12/01/2008 Published: 10/01/2003   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/1346