Outdoor Burning: Auburn vs Kirkland
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Auburn, WA and Kirkland, WA?
Auburn and Kirkland have similar restriction levels.
Auburn, WA
King County
Outdoor burning is heavily restricted in Auburn. Yard waste and land-clearing burns are banned under PSCAA Regulation I. Only small recreational fires are allowed when no burn ban is active.
View full Auburn rules →Kirkland, WA
King County
Outdoor burning of yard debris and trash is banned year-round in Kirkland under PSCAA Regulation I and RCW 70.94; only small recreational fires with clean firewood are allowed.
View full Kirkland rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Kirkland |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Waste Burning | Banned year-round | - |
| Recreational Fires | Allowed under 3 ft | - |
| Agency | PSCAA Regulation I | PSCAA Regulation I |
| Stage 1 Ban | No outdoor wood fires | - |
| State Law | RCW 70.94 Clean Air | - |
| Status | - | Year-round ban |
| State Basis | - | RCW 70.94 |
| Only Allowed | - | Recreational fires under 3 ft |
| Max Penalty | - | 10,000 per day |
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Auburn FAQ
Can I burn leaves or yard waste in Auburn?
No. Yard waste burning is permanently prohibited under PSCAA Regulation I in all urban growth areas including Auburn. Use curbside yard waste collection instead.
What can I legally burn outdoors in Auburn?
Only clean seasoned firewood in a recreational fire up to 3 feet in diameter, and only when PSCAA has not issued a Stage 1 or Stage 2 burn ban.
How do I check if a burn ban is in effect?
Visit the PSCAA website or call their burn ban hotline. Valley Regional Fire Authority also posts current burn status on its website and social media.
Kirkland FAQ
Can I burn leaves in my Kirkland yard?
No. Leaf and yard debris burning is banned year-round across all of Kirkland under PSCAA Regulation I.
How do I report illegal burning?
File a complaint with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency online or call the Kirkland Fire Marshal for active fire hazards.
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