28.1 Sector Descriptions and Overview

This source category covers intentional burning for waste disposal purposes of leaf and brush species in outdoor areas. Emission estimates for leaf and brush waste burning are a function of the amount of waste burned per year. Table 28.1 shows the nonpoint SCCs in the NEI for open burning of yard waste, whether generated by EPA, or provided by SLTs.

Table 28.1: Source Classification Codes used in the for open burning of yard waste.
SCC Description EPA S/L/T
2610000100 All Categories; Yard Waste - Leaf Species Unspecified X X
2610000300 All Categories; Yard Waste - Weed Species Unspecified (incl Grass) X
2610000400 All Categories; Yard Waste - Brush Species Unspecified X X