Outdoor Burning: Lincoln vs Roseville
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Lincoln, CA and Roseville, CA?
Lincoln and Roseville have similar restriction levels.
Lincoln, CA
Placer County
General open burning of yard waste and vegetation is prohibited inside Lincoln city limits. Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 8.28 (Burning) restricts outdoor fires, and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District lists Lincoln (along with Rocklin and Roseville) as a city where residential burning is not allowed; recreational cooking/warming fires and CAL FIRE-permitted agricultural or hazard-reduction burns are the limited exceptions.
View full Lincoln rules →Roseville, CA
Placer County
Placer County APCD governs burning in Roseville. Recreational fires in approved devices only with proper clearance. Open burning generally prohibited within city limits. Air quality alerts may prohibit all outdoor burning.
View full Roseville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lincoln | Roseville |
|---|---|---|
| Residential yard-waste burning | Prohibited in Lincoln | - |
| Burn-day hotline | Placer APCD 530-889-6868 | - |
| Permits needed (ag/hazard) | Lincoln Fire + Placer APCD | - |
| Recreational cooking/warmth fire | Allowed if compliant with CFC §307 | - |
| Authority | - | Placer County APCD |
| Open Burning | - | Generally prohibited |
| Recreational | - | Approved devices only |
| Setback | - | 15 ft from structures |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Lincoln FAQ
Can I burn leaves or yard waste in my Lincoln backyard?
No. Placer County APCD lists Lincoln as a city where residential open burning is prohibited; yard waste must go in your green-waste cart or be hauled to the transfer station.
Are there any legal outdoor burns in Lincoln?
Yes - recreational cooking/warming fires that meet CFC §307 size and setback limits, and qualifying agricultural or hazard-reduction burns conducted under both a Lincoln Fire burn permit and a Placer APCD permit on a permissive burn day.
What's a permissive burn day?
A day when the Placer County APCD's daily air-quality forecast allows controlled open burning. Check by calling 530-889-6868 or at placerair.org before igniting any allowed fire.
Roseville FAQ
Can I burn yard waste?
No. Open burning is prohibited in most areas. Use green waste collection or composting.
What about a fire pit?
Recreational fires in approved containers are regulated separately under fire pit rules.
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