Service Description: The Isle of Wight Council is responsible for measuring the quality of ambient air to ensure that it meets required standards in relation to the concentration of pollutants such as lead, nitrogen dioxide, benzene etc. The council can also provide advice and guidance on all aspects of installation of ventilation and air-conditioning systems; and may require that detailed plans are submitted for inspection prior to installation of new units. This particularly applies to catering establishments. Ventilation and air-conditioning systems which are poorly installed or maintained may be a health risk to the public. The council also controls and determines the heights of chimneys on the Island.
Also known as:- Bonfires, Clean Air Act, Pollution Control - Air
Answer: There are no “bonfire bylaws” on the Isle of Wight so there are no restrictions to the time of the day that you can burn. However, if you cause a nuisance to your neighbours then action could be taken against you. Why not take the garden waste to the recycling centre for composting at Standen Heath Landfill off Briddlesford Road, Downend, Newport? If you are going to burn then: • Locate the bonfire away from your neighbour’s property. • Burn only dry waste. • Restrict the size and frequency of your bonfires. • Do not burn household wastes such as plastic, rubber or foam