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Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District
OPEN BURNING REQUIREMENTS
The Air Pollution Control District and the State of California have adopted certain requirements which must be followed during the open burning of agricultural wastes and other wood wastes which may be permitted to be burned by your local fire protection district. Even though you have been issued a permit from your fire district, you must also comply with these requirements:
Burning causes air pollution. To minimize air pollution:
You may burn on “permissive burn” days only. You may not burn on “no burn” days. You can learn the burn status each day by calling 1(800)225-BURN (2876) or visit them online at www.mbuapcd.org.
Material to be burned bust not contain other debris, such as garbage, tires, plastics, paper, cardboard, lumber, or any other form of refuse.
Material to be burned must be well dried
• Branches, etc. over 2 inches diameter – at least 60 days
• Branches, etc. under 2 inches diameter - at least 30 days
• Green cuttings (e.g., flowers) – at least 10 daysMaterial to be burned must be arranged in piles so as to minimize smoke production. Generally, this means, piles must be small to allow for adequate air supply to prevent smoldering and poor combustion.
You may not use oil, tires, lumber, paper, or other forms of non-vegetative material to ignite or sustain a fire.These requirements are enforced by the Air Pollution Control District, and you may be charged a fine for violations.
If you have any questions on whether your proposed burn complies with these requirements, please don’t hesitate to call the Air Pollution Control District, Enforcement Division, at 831-647-9411, or your local fire district.
Last Revised 06-Jan-2010