Outdoor Burning: Auburn vs Renton
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Auburn, WA and Renton, WA?
Auburn and Renton 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.
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King County
Renton prohibits yard waste and land-clearing burning under PSCAA Regulation 1 and RMC 4-5-070. Only small recreational fires are allowed, and PSCAA burn bans further restrict any burning.
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| Fact | Auburn | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Waste Burning | Banned year-round | Prohibited permanently |
| Recreational Fires | Allowed under 3 ft | - |
| Agency | PSCAA Regulation I | - |
| Stage 1 Ban | No outdoor wood fires | Uncertified stoves prohibited |
| State Law | RCW 70.94 Clean Air | - |
| Authority | - | PSCAA Regulation 1, WAC 173-425 |
| Allowed | - | Recreational fires only per IFC 307 |
| Stage 2 Ban | - | All outdoor burning prohibited |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Renton FAQ
Can I burn leaves or yard waste in Renton?
No. Yard waste and land-clearing burning is permanently prohibited in Renton under PSCAA Regulation 1. Use curbside yard waste service instead.
How do I check if there is a burn ban?
Visit pscleanair.gov or call the PSCAA burn ban hotline. Bans are also posted to local media and the city website during poor air quality episodes.
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