Outdoor burning rules in Sahuarita, AZ — 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 generally prohibited in Sahuarita. Open burning is regulated by Pima County Air Quality and the Sahuarita Fire District, with limited exceptions for agricultural operations.
Open burning of residential yard waste, trash, leaves, and debris is prohibited within the Sahuarita town limits under Pima County air quality regulations and fire district rules. The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality regulates open burning to protect air quality in the Tucson metro airshed. Agricultural burning, such as clearing pecan orchard debris on properties south of town, requires a permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Recreational fires in approved fire pits are permitted under separate provisions. The prohibition on open burning applies year-round, not just during fire season. Residents must dispose of yard waste through regular waste collection, take it to a green-waste drop-off facility, or use a chipper. Pima County operates several green-waste recycling locations. The dry Sonoran Desert conditions make any uncontrolled outdoor fire extremely dangerous, particularly during the pre-monsoon season when relative humidity can drop below 10 percent and winds gust. Dust devils common in southern Arizona during the hot season can spread fire unpredictably.
Air quality violations enforced by Pima County DEQ. Fire code violations by Sahuarita Fire District. Fines start at several hundred dollars and increase for repeat offenses.
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