Outdoor burning rules in Goodyear, 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.
Open burning is heavily restricted in Goodyear and Maricopa County. Residential burning of yard waste and trash is prohibited without a permit. Maricopa County no-burn days are mandatory. Recreational fires in approved pits are the exception.
Open burning in Goodyear is regulated by ADEQ Rule R18-2-602 and Maricopa County Air Quality Department rules. Burning yard waste, trash, and debris in residential areas is generally prohibited. Maricopa County declares no-burn days during poor air quality, typically in winter months. Recreational fires in compliant fire pits are permitted when not on a no-burn day. Agricultural burning requires a county permit. The Goodyear Fire Department may impose total burn bans during extreme fire conditions.
Illegal burning may result in citations from Maricopa County Air Quality and Goodyear FD. Fines range from $100 to $1,000+.
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