Control on fuels

The government has introduced legislation to phase out sales of bagged coal and wet wood (two of the most polluting fuels) encouraging the use of cleaner fuels in the home. 

The Ready to Burn legislation came into force in England on 1 May 2021, ensuring the public and suppliers move to using cleaner alternatives such as dry wood which produces less smoke and pollution. 

The regulations aim to ensure that wood sold in volumes of under 2m3 is certified as having a moisture content of 20% or less and Manufactured Solid Fuels contain less than 2% sulphur content 

It can be difficult to know which fuels to choose to reduce pollution. When selecting wood or solid fuels you should look for the 'Ready to Burn' logo on packaging. 

If you buy fuel certified with the 'Ready to Burn' logo, you can be confident that you are protecting yourself and your family from the effects of the most polluting fuels.

If you already have open fire place or a non-authorised appliance, you will need to use authorised fuel 

To check if your supplier is registered, please visit the Ready to Burn website, if your supplier is not registered, please report this to the Environmental Health Team Tel: 0191 520 5550 

For more information please visit the Hetas website.