Outdoor burning rules in Hayward, 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.
Open burning of yard waste, trash, or debris is prohibited in Hayward under BAAQMD Regulation 5 and city fire code.
Open burning of vegetation, leaves, paper, construction debris, or household trash is illegal in Hayward under Bay Area Air Quality Management District Regulation 5 and California Fire Code Section 307. Hayward does not issue agricultural or residential burn permits because the entire city lies within a non-attainment air basin. Acceptable alternatives include curbside green waste collection through Waste Management of Alameda County, drop-off at Davis Street Transfer Station, and on-site composting. Small recreational fires in approved fire pits under 3 feet wide using clean firewood are permitted outside Spare the Air days. Burn barrels are banned outright. Violations are enforced by Hayward Fire and BAAQMD with fines up to 10,000 dollars per day for repeat or large-scale violations.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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