Outdoor burning rules in Mcallen, TX — 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 regulated by TCEQ statewide. Mcallen may have additional restrictions. Burn bans during drought. DFW nonattainment area limits.
TCEQ 30 TAC §111.209 regulates outdoor burning statewide. Burning garbage, construction debris, and wire insulation is always prohibited. Mcallen may prohibit all outdoor burning within city limits except recreational fires. The DFW area’s EPA ozone nonattainment status may impose additional restrictions. Agricultural burning requires TCEQ notification. County burn bans override during drought conditions. Yard waste burning may be restricted - use city green waste collection instead.
TCEQ violation: $500 to $25,000/day. Burn ban violation: Class C misdemeanor $500. City fines vary.
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