Outdoor burning rules in Monterey, 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 in the City of Monterey is regulated by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District and the fire department; residential yard-waste burning is generally prohibited and barred on no-burn days.
Open burning in the City of Monterey is tightly controlled by two authorities: the Monterey Bay Air Resources District, which governs what and when anything can burn, and the fire department, which oversees fire safety. For residents the bottom line is restrictive — burning yard waste is generally prohibited, and on declared no-burn days all open burning is barred. The coastal air basin gets particular scrutiny. Green waste belongs in collection programs, not a burn pile. If you believe you have a legitimate open-burning need, check with the air district and fire department first; assume the answer is no.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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