Outdoor Burning: Corona vs Mead Valley
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Corona, CA and Mead Valley, CA?
Corona and Mead Valley have similar restriction levels.
Corona, CA
Riverside County
Open outdoor burning of yard waste, trash, or vegetation is prohibited in Corona under both Corona Municipal Code Chapter 8.16 and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 444. Recreational fires in approved appliances are allowed subject to no-burn day declarations.
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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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Corona FAQ
Can I burn yard waste in Corona?
No. Open burning of yard waste, leaves, brush, or trash is prohibited under SCAQMD Rule 444 and Corona MC Chapter 8.16. Use the city's green waste curbside service instead.
Can I have a fire pit in my Corona backyard?
Yes, in an approved appliance with 25-foot clearance from structures, attended by an adult with water available, except on SCAQMD No-Burn Days or NWS Red Flag Warning days when all outdoor burning is prohibited.
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