Outdoor burning rules in Glendale, CA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Glendale prohibits open burning of trash, leaves, and yard waste. The city follows South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 444, which bans open burning in the South Coast Air Basin. Recreational fires in approved containers may be allowed with restrictions.
Open burning is prohibited in Glendale under both city fire code and SCAQMD Rule 444. No burning of trash, leaves, yard waste, or construction debris is permitted. Small recreational fires in approved fire pits or manufactured fireplaces may be allowed if using clean fuels and not creating nuisance smoke. SCAQMD may issue mandatory no-burn days during poor air quality conditions. The Glendale Fire Department enforces these regulations.
Open burning violations result in fines from both the city and SCAQMD. First offenses may bring fines of $250+. Burning during no-burn days carries additional SCAQMD penalties.
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