![]() Burning wet materials or burning in large quantities produces smoke that lingers and can offend people in addition to significantly affecting air quality. Preventing Smoke NuisancesĪll outdoor burning must be conducted in such a way as to prevent the smoke from creating a smoke nuisance. Agricultural burners, such as rice growers or land managers, have special restrictions or allowances set upon when they can burn that are part of the APCD's Smoke Management Program. ![]() The "No-Burn" status is called either as a result of poor air quality conditions or due to hazardous fire conditions. Those wishing to burn must call 53 or check the online burn day information each day to obtain the "Burn Day and No-Burn Day" information prior to igniting an outdoor fire. When You Can Burnīurning is only allowed on "permissive-burn days," regardless of whether it requires an APCD Burn Permit or not. These materials can produce poisonous, toxic gases when burned. General waste, including paper and cardboard, trash, and construction/demolition materials cannot be burned under any circumstances. The burning of non-vegetative material was phased-out in 2004 under State regulations. Residents of single- or two-family residences can also burn dry vegetative material, in compliance with APCD and fire agency requirements. Lawn-clippings cannot be burned under any circumstances. What Can Be Burnedįor all non-residential burning, only dry vegetative material grown on the property can be burned. ![]() Civil or criminal penalties may be sought. If the type of burning activity requires an APCD Burn Permit and burning is conducted without having obtained one, it is illegal and the APCD may take enforcement action to halt the violation.
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