Outdoor Burning: Bellevue vs Kent
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Kent, WA?
Bellevue and Kent have similar restriction levels.
Bellevue, WA
King County
Residential outdoor burning of yard debris is prohibited in Bellevue year-round under Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Regulation I, Section 9.08; land-clearing burns need permits.
View full Bellevue rules →Kent, WA
King County
Kent prohibits residential yard-waste burning year round under Puget Sound Clean Air Agency rules. Only clean-firewood recreational fires are allowed when no burn ban is active.
View full Kent rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bellevue | Kent |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Yard debris burning | - | Banned year round in Kent |
| Recreational fires | - | Allowed with clean firewood only |
| Burn bans | - | PSCAA stage 1 and 2 halt all fires |
| Land clearing | - | DNR permit, RCW 76.04 |
| Alternatives | - | Curbside yard waste or transfer station |
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Bellevue FAQ
Kent FAQ
Can I burn leaves in fall in Kent?
No. Residential yard-waste burning is prohibited citywide. Use the curbside organics cart or the Cedar Grove drop site.
How do I know if a burn ban is in effect?
Check pscleanair.gov or subscribe to PSCAA alerts. Bans are common in summer fire season and winter inversions.
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