Outdoor burning rules in Gilbert, AZ — 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 in Gilbert is restricted under MCAQD rules and ARS §49-501. Wood-burning fire pits, chimineas, and yard waste burning are prohibited on no-burn days. Open burn permits from ADEQ may be required for certain activities.
Gilbert falls under Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) jurisdiction for outdoor burning. ARS §49-501 prohibits wood-burning chimineas, outdoor fire pits, and similar fires on no-burn days in counties with population over 1.2 million. MCAQD issues no-burn advisories typically during winter months. Burning of yard waste, trash, and construction debris is prohibited in urban Gilbert at all times under MCAQD Rule 314. Open burn permits from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) may be required for specific activities. Materials must be burned in a pile, pit, or approved waste burner with a cover or screen when in use. Natural gas and propane fire features are generally permitted year-round.
Civil penalty up to $10,000 per day for open burning violations under ARS §49-501. MCAQD enforcement includes fines and compliance orders.
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