Smoke

Dark or black smoke emissions are generally produced by burning non-organic manufactured materials and items, in particular those containing carbon, such as:

• plastics
• tyres
• foams
• treated, impregnated and painted items (windows, doors)
• glued and bonded items (particle board)
• paints, resins and thinners
• bituminous materials (roof felt, roof sealant)
• Wet wood and garden waste

The creation of dark smoke from an industrial or trade premise is an offence under section 1 of The Clean Air Act 1993 and a person found guilty of this offence, shall upon summary conviction be liable to a fine of up to £20,000.

Further information is available from the central government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and a Ready to Burn Consumer Leaflet