Outdoor burning rules in Manteca, 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.
Outdoor burning in Manteca is subject to SJVAPCD Rule 4901 (residential wood burning) and Rule 4106 (prescribed burning). Most open burning on valley floor residential lots is prohibited; daily burn day status must be checked with the Valley Air District before any burning.
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) governs air quality in Manteca. SJVAPCD Rule 4901 prohibits residential wood burning in fireplaces and wood stoves on mandatory no-burn days, typically declared November–February when air quality is poor. Open burning of yard waste is generally prohibited on the valley floor (SJVAPCD Rule 4106); hazard reduction burning under Rule 4106 is only permitted in the State Responsibility Area, which excludes most of Manteca's residential areas. Alternatives include green waste bins, chipping, and composting. Check daily burn day status at valleyair.org or call (559) 230-6000.
SJVAPCD violations: civil penalties up to $1,000/day for residential violations. Burning without authorization on a no-burn day can result in SJVAPCD notice of violation.
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