Outdoor and residential burning

We regulate burning of land clearing debris and residential yard waste in counties with no local clean air agency.

Try composting your yard debris instead of burning it.

Before you burn, check if:


Alternatives to burning

  • Grasscycle — Leave grass clippings on your lawn to add nutrients back into the soil for a healthy lawn.
  • Compost — Break down your yard waste (leaves, grass, prunings) in a bin or a pile to make compost.
  • Chip — Chip branches and prunings to use in your garden as free mulch.
  • Curbside pickup — Recycle your yard waste with curbside pickup. Check with your local government or waste management company to see if this is available.
  • Community or neighborhood cleanup days — Check with your local government to see if your community has a cleanup event to dispose of yard waste.
  • Landfills — Recycle your yard waste at the landfill or a community drop-off location. Check with your local government or waste management company to see if this is available.