You are not allowed to burn garden waste such as leaves, branches or bushes in private gardens and allotments or in public facilities. Recycle them sustainably, for example by composting or mulching.
You can use the organic waste bin to dispose of your garden waste almost everywhere in Hamburg. You can also dispose of garden waste free of charge at all of the city's recycling centers if the amount is up to 3 m³ per trip. During the leaf season, leaves are even collected directly from your property in special leaf bags.
However, under certain conditions you are allowed to light private traditional fires such as campfires, barbecue fires or Easter fires. It is important that you follow the fire safety guidelines and do not burn any waste. Only dry, natural wood is permitted. Large public Easter fires that are approved by the district authorities are also permitted as traditional fires.