Outdoor Burning: Kent vs Renton
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Kent, WA and Renton, WA?
Kent and Renton have similar restriction levels.
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.
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King County
Renton prohibits yard waste and land-clearing burning under PSCAA Regulation 1 and RMC 4-5-070. Only small recreational fires are allowed, and PSCAA burn bans further restrict any burning.
View full Renton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kent | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Yard Waste Burning | - | Prohibited permanently |
| Authority | - | PSCAA Regulation 1, WAC 173-425 |
| Allowed | - | Recreational fires only per IFC 307 |
| Stage 1 Ban | - | Uncertified stoves prohibited |
| Stage 2 Ban | - | All outdoor burning prohibited |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Renton FAQ
Can I burn leaves or yard waste in Renton?
No. Yard waste and land-clearing burning is permanently prohibited in Renton under PSCAA Regulation 1. Use curbside yard waste service instead.
How do I check if there is a burn ban?
Visit pscleanair.gov or call the PSCAA burn ban hotline. Bans are also posted to local media and the city website during poor air quality episodes.
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