Outdoor burning rules in Boulder, CO — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Outdoor burning regulated locally and by county. Boulder may prohibit most outdoor burning. County burn bans common during fire season.
Colorado does not have a TCEQ-style statewide burning regulation, but CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division regulates air quality. Boulder may prohibit all outdoor burning except recreational fires. County burn bans during fire season (June to October) override local rules. Agricultural burning may require CDPHE notification. Yard waste burning is restricted - use city green waste collection. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) coordinates with counties on burn restrictions.
Burn ban violation: $100 to $600. Fire causing damage: criminal charges. City fines vary by ordinance.
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