Do I need a burn permit from the Air Pollution Control District?

• Air Pollution Burn Permits are required for land development burning.
  
  
• Fire Agency Burn Permits are required for land development burning however…
  
  
• Fire Agency Burn Permits can be obtained from your local fire department/district. Contact your local fire department or agency for further information.

What can I burn?

What is illegal to burn?

All burn materials must be DRY and reasonably free from dirt.

Material Size -- Recommended Drying Times
* Smaller than 6" in diameter -- 3 to 6 weeks
* Greater than 6" in diameter -- 6 weeks

Burning Process

• Only burn materials that can be reasonably burned before the next day.
  
  
• Before it rains, prevent your material from getting wet by covering it with a tarp.
  
  
• If your pile is wet, let it dry a few days.
  
  
• Avoid causing a smoke nuisance to neighbors or businesses. 

When can I burn?

Burning can only take place on a burn day. All Federal Holidays are no burn days. For Burn Day information, please call:


In the Auburn local calling area -- (530) 889-6868

Toll-free in Placer County outside the Auburn area -- 1-800-998-2876 (BURN)

The toll-free number does not work for cell phones.

Are there alternatives to burning?

• Learn more about Western Placer County recycling options
  
  
• Learn more about Eastern Placer County recycling options
  
  
• Compost, mulch, chip or shred branches, vegetation, leaves or pine needles.
  
  
• Recycle cardboard and paper.
  
  
• Firewood larger branches and wood.
  
  
• California Materials Exchange Program, matching people with things to dispose of - like doors, windows, glass, or plastic items - with people who need the same items.
  
  
• Biomass Burning Alternatives - Companies which dispose of vegetation without burning by chipping, processing, etc.