Fire Ban Status
CURRENT STATUS:
TOTAL BURN BAN
Updated August 11, 2025
Due to the continued hot and dry weather, a total fire ban will be put in place for all of Loyalist Township as of 12:00 a.m. on August 12, 2025.
What is prohibited:
 All open-air fires including brush fires, agriculture fires, campfires, fire in an outdoor fireplace, etc. Fireworks
What is permitted:
 Certified BBQ’s designed specifically for cooking. Certified propane or gas fueled fire pits/rings/bowls/etc. that have a mechanical shut-off to immediately stop the flow of the fuel.
To ensure the latest information check the Loyalist Township News page. In all cases follow the Open Air Burning laws and regulations.
Amherst Island Land Fill
Located at 145 Dump Road, Amherst Island
Open Wed. – 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sat. – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sun. – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
NOTICE: Bag Tag Price Increase on July 1.
No on-site payment presently accepted at Amherst Island landfill. Bag Tags available at the Amherst Island General Store.
Township Contacts
News Updates for Residents
Loyalist Township Report a Concern Form
Loyalist Township offers residents a convenient way to report their concerns about local issues through its “Report a Concern” feature on its website. The feature allows residents to report a range of concerns, including poor road conditions, park maintenance, flooding, by-law infractions, and more. This form also allows residents to make general inquiries such as questions about by-laws, construction projects, and township-issued permits.
The Report a Concern form is located here: https://www.loyalist.ca/en/living-in-loyalist/report-a-concern.aspx
Read more about why reporting concerns is important in our blog post on the topic: Loyalist Township Report a Concern Form.