Outdoor burning rules in Allen, TX — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Open burning of yard waste, trash, and construction debris is prohibited in Allen under TCEQ 30 TAC 111.219 and city fire code. Only small contained recreational cooking fires and ceremonial fires with Fire Marshal approval are permitted.
Allen sits inside the DFW EPA ozone nonattainment zone, which tightens outdoor burning restrictions. Collin County Commissioners Court periodically issues drought burn bans that override any recreational allowance. Residents must use curbside yard waste pickup rather than burning leaves or limbs. Contact Allen at (214) 509-4100 for enforcement.
TCEQ can issue administrative penalties up to 25000 dollars per day for unauthorized burning. City Class C fines up to 2000 dollars. Fires that escape trigger suppression cost recovery.
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