Outdoor burning rules in McKinney, 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 of yard waste, trash, and debris is prohibited in McKinney under TCEQ 30 TAC Section 111.209 and city ordinance. Only approved recreational fires and cooking fires are allowed.
McKinney is within the DFW ozone nonattainment area where TCEQ restricts open burning. The city prohibits burning leaves, brush, construction debris, and household waste. Collin County Commissioners Court can enact burn bans during drought conditions, which further restrict recreational fires. Agricultural burning and firefighter training burns require advance TCEQ notification and Fire Marshal coordination.
TCEQ violations up to 25,000 dollars per day. City citations up to 2,000 dollars. Fire Marshal can order immediate extinguishment.
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