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2/10/2017 Menu Dioxins Produced by Backyard Burning | Dioxin | US EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Search EPA.gov Related Topics: Dioxin Share Contact Us Dioxins Produced by Backyard Burning Dioxins do not typically exist in materials before they are incinerated. However, when materials and waste are burned, dioxins are produced and introduced into the environment. Backyard burning of waste materials creates higher levels of dioxins than industrial incinerators and is particularly dangerous because it releases pollutants at the ground level where they are more readily inhaled or incorporated into the food chain. Best resource: The Hidden Hazards of Backyard Burning Other related information: Best Burn Practices Burn Wise Program (Tips, Wood Stove Tags, and other related information) Archived Materials EPA has archived content on backyard burning, see Search EPA Archive. Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. https://www.epa.gov/dioxin/dioxins-produced-backyard-buming 1/2 2/10/2017 Dioxins Produced by Backyard Burning | Dioxin | US EPA Discover. Accessibility EPA Adm inistrator Budget & Performance Contracting Grants No FEAR Act Data Privacy and Security Connect. Data.gov Inspector General Jobs Newsroom Open Government Regulations.gov Subscribe USA.gov White House Ask. Contact Us Hotlines FOIA Requests Frequent Questions Follow. https://www.epa.gov/dioxin/di oxins-produced-backyard-burning 2/2