[harryjo]

In the show (and the stereotype; I have no idea if it is true), "burning trash" refers to burning trash at home, not at a controlled municipal facility.

http://www.epa.gov/solidwaste/nonhaz/municipal/backyard/inde...

[ams6110]

You might be amazed to learn that this is very common in rural USA.

[001sky]

yes...this is not at all uncommon and I imaginge in many other places around the world for the same reasons...

suprisingly, its not as terrible for the environment as it looks. but its not pleasant to see or be around regardless.

obviously, don't do this in CA b/c wildfires...etc.