Outdoor Burning: Glendale vs Phoenix
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Glendale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ?
Glendale and Phoenix have similar restriction levels.
Glendale, AZ
Maricopa County
Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) Rule 314 governs all outdoor burning in Glendale. Burning household and yard waste is strictly prohibited. No-burn days prohibit wood burning in fireplaces, fire pits, and chimeneas.
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Maricopa County
Open burning in Phoenix requires an operational permit from the Phoenix Fire Department under Fire Code section 105.5.36, and the Maricopa County Air Quality Department separately bans burning household trash and yard waste year-round and prohibits all outdoor wood burning on declared No Burn Days under Rule 314.
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| Fact | Glendale | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| No-Burn Days | Wood burning prohibited | - |
| Yard Waste | Burning always prohibited | - |
| Cooking | Gas/clean wood allowed | - |
| Agency | MCAQD Rule 314 | - |
| Code Section | - | Phoenix Fire Code section 105.5.36 (permit) |
| Permitting body | - | Phoenix Fire Department, Fire Prevention |
| County rule | - | Maricopa County Rule 314 / Ordinance P-26 |
| Banned year-round | - | Burning household trash and yard waste |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Glendale FAQ
Can I burn yard waste in my backyard in Glendale?
Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) Rule 314 governs all outdoor burning in Glendale. Burning household and yard waste is strictly prohibited. No-burn days prohibit wood burning in fireplaces, fire pits, and chimeneas.
Do I need a permit for outdoor burning in Glendale?
No-Burn Days: Wood burning prohibited. Yard Waste: Burning always prohibited. Cooking: Gas/clean wood allowed. Agency: MCAQD Rule 314.
Phoenix FAQ
Do I need a permit to burn outdoors in Phoenix?
Yes. Fire Code section 105.5.36 requires an operational permit to kindle or maintain an open fire or bonfire on any public or private ground in Phoenix. Only a qualifying recreational fire is exempt from the permit.
Can I burn leaves, branches, or trash in my yard?
No. The Maricopa County Air Quality Department prohibits burning household waste and yard waste like tree trimmings year-round under Rule 314, regardless of any Phoenix permit.
What is a No Burn Day?
A day declared by the Maricopa County Air Quality Department when air pollution is elevated. On a No Burn Day, burning anything other than gaseous fuels in a fireplace, woodstove, chiminea, or outdoor pit is prohibited. Call 602-506-6400 or use the Clean Air mobile app to check.
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