Outdoor Burning: Anza vs Riverside
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Anza, CA and Riverside, CA?
Anza and Riverside have similar restriction levels.
Anza, CA
Riverside County
Open burning of vegetation is largely prohibited in unincorporated Riverside County and requires a CAL FIRE burn permit plus a permissive burn day declaration from SCAQMD/MDAQMD.
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Riverside County
Open burning of yard waste, trash, or vegetation is prohibited in Riverside under South Coast AQMD Rule 444 and RMC Chapter 8.04.
View full Riverside rules →Key Facts Comparison
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Anza FAQ
Riverside FAQ
Can I burn leaves in my backyard?
No. Open burning of yard waste is prohibited year-round in the SCAQMD basin, which includes all of Riverside. Use green-waste collection instead.
Are agricultural burns allowed?
Agricultural burning within Riverside city limits is not allowed; limited ag burns elsewhere in SCAQMD require specific permits and are not applicable to urban Riverside.
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