Outdoor burning rules in Redmond, WA — 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 debris is banned year-round in Redmond under Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Regulation 1 and RCW 70.94; only small recreational fires with clean firewood are permitted.
Outdoor burning of yard debris, land clearing waste, and residential garbage is prohibited year-round within the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) urban growth boundary, which includes all of Redmond. This ban is enforced under PSCAA Regulation 1 Article 8 and RCW 70.94 (the Washington Clean Air Act). The only outdoor fires allowed in Redmond are small recreational fires burning seasoned firewood or charcoal in approved pits or containers, subject to IFC 307 and RMC 15.06 requirements. Burning leaves, grass, branches, lumber, construction debris, plastics, or any trash is never legal regardless of season. Violators face PSCAA enforcement with civil penalties up to $16,000 per day plus cleanup costs. PSCAA also issues air quality stage burn bans during poor air quality days that suspend even recreational fires. Alternatives include curbside yard waste collection via Republic Services and Cedar Grove compost drop-off.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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