Outdoor Burning: Fillmore vs Thousand Oaks
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Fillmore, CA and Thousand Oaks, CA?
Thousand Oaks has fewer restrictions than Fillmore.
Fillmore, CA
Ventura County
Open burning in Fillmore is regulated by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD). Debris burning requires APCD authorization; Spare the Air days prohibit all open burning.
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Ventura County
Outdoor wood burning is subject to seasonal no-burn days (typically November–February) under South Coast AQMD Check Before You Burn program. Gas/propane fire pits are generally permitted year-round. Household trash burning is prohibited.
View full Thousand Oaks rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fillmore | Thousand Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | Ventura County APCD | South Coast AQMD / VCAPCD |
| Spare the Air | No burning during declared days | - |
| Defensible Space | 100 ft clearance (CA PRC §4291) | - |
| Permit | Required for debris burning | - |
| No-Burn Season | - | November – February (seasonal) |
| Gas Fire Pits | - | Permitted year-round |
| Trash Burning | - | Prohibited |
| Check Status | - | AirNow.gov or AQMD alerts |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Fillmore FAQ
Can I burn yard waste in Fillmore?
No. Open burning of trash, yard waste, and debris is prohibited. Use curbside green waste collection or take materials to Toland Road Landfill.
Is agricultural burning allowed?
Agricultural burning requires a VCAPCD permit and is limited to specific conditions and approved burn days. Contact VCAPCD at (805) 645-1400 for permit applications.
How do I check burn restrictions?
Check VCAPCD at vcapcd.org or call (805) 645-1400 for no-burn day status. Ventura County Fire may impose additional restrictions during red flag warnings. Call (805) 389-9710.
Thousand Oaks FAQ
Can I have an outdoor fire in Thousand Oaks?
Recreational fires in portable fire pits are allowed following SCAQMD rules: no burning on no-burn days, attended at all times, and with means of extinguishment nearby. No open burning of trash or yard waste.
How do I check if it's a no-burn day?
Check SCAQMD at aqmd.gov or call (866) 966-3293. No-burn days are declared when air quality is poor. Wood-burning fire pits and fireplaces are prohibited on no-burn days.
Can I burn yard waste?
No. Open burning of yard waste, trash, and construction debris is prohibited in Thousand Oaks. Use the city's green waste collection service or take materials to a Ventura County transfer station.
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