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Open Burning Information

Outdoor burning of Vegetation is Allowed on Permissive burn Days ONLY

 For BURN DAY status call 463-4391

Outside of Ukiah you may call toll free (800)-992-5441 and enter 4391 at the prompt.

  • Burn permits are required (in some areas 4' by 4' piles do not need a permit - check with your fire agency).

  • Open outdoor burning is only allowed on permissive burn days.

  • Only  vegetative matter may be burned. The vegetation must have grown on the property.

  • Burn barrels cannot be used in Mendocino County.

  • Always call the burn information line before burning.

  • READ the Burn Information Sheet that came with your permit

  • Any non-residential burning requires a permit from the Air District If you have any doubts about your need for a permit, call the District Office at (707) 463-4354.

  • All piles larger than 4'x4' require a permit - a 4'x4' pile can't be fed from a bigger pile.

 

Common Questions

 

What can I burn with a valid permit? 


'Brush, trees and vegetation burned on the property where grown' - District Regulation 2 Rule 2-200(a5)


Burning of any milled lumber, paper, cardboard or other materials is illegal and can result in fines and possible criminal prosecution. 

 

What are the the District's open outdoor burning regulations?

Who decides it is a 'burn day' or a 'no burn day'?

What is an inversion what what does it have to do with open burning?

 
 

For information about recycling and composting please visit the Mendocino County Recycling Guide from MSWMA

Last Update 03/03/2010