Outdoor Burning: Bakersfield vs Delano
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Bakersfield, CA and Delano, CA?
Bakersfield and Delano have similar restriction levels.
Bakersfield, CA
Kern County
Open outdoor burning of yard waste and trash is prohibited in Bakersfield year-round under San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Rule 4103 and Bakersfield Municipal Code provisions. Only permitted agricultural burns and small recreational fires in approved devices are allowed, with authorization required from the SJVAPCD and Bakersfield Fire Department.
View full Bakersfield rules →Delano, CA
Kern County
Outdoor burning of agricultural and yard waste in Delano is regulated by SJVAPCD Rule 4103 (Open Burning), which requires permits and prohibits burning on declared No-Burn Days.
View full Delano rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bakersfield | Delano |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Air District Rule | - | SJVAPCD Rule 4103 |
| Residential Yard Burn | - | Prohibited year-round |
| Check Status | - | ww2.valleyair.org/cbyb |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Bakersfield FAQ
Delano FAQ
Can I burn leaves in fall?
No — residential yard-waste burning is prohibited year-round in the SJVAPCD region.
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