Outdoor Burning: Palm Springs vs Riverside
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Palm Springs, CA and Riverside, CA?
Palm Springs and Riverside have similar restriction levels.
Palm Springs, CA
Riverside County
Open burning is prohibited in Palm Springs under PSMC Ch. 8.12, Riverside County Fire rules, and South Coast AQMD Rule 444.
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Riverside County
Open burning of yard waste, trash, or vegetation is prohibited in Riverside under South Coast AQMD Rule 444 and RMC Chapter 8.04.
View full Riverside rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Palm Springs | Riverside |
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Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Palm Springs FAQ
Riverside FAQ
Can I burn leaves in my backyard?
No. Open burning of yard waste is prohibited year-round in the SCAQMD basin, which includes all of Riverside. Use green-waste collection instead.
Are agricultural burns allowed?
Agricultural burning within Riverside city limits is not allowed; limited ag burns elsewhere in SCAQMD require specific permits and are not applicable to urban Riverside.
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