Outdoor burning rules in San Leandro, 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 outdoor burning is banned in San Leandro under BAAQMD Regulation 5 and city fire code. Only approved recreational fires in contained pits are allowed.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Regulation 5 prohibits open burning of yard waste, trash, and land clearing debris in San Leandro. Agricultural burning is not permitted in urbanized Alameda County. Recreational fires using clean seasoned wood in approved pits are allowed except during Spare the Air alerts (typically November-February). Violators face BAAQMD fines starting at 500 dollars plus city citations.
BAAQMD citations start at 500 dollars. Repeat or large-scale burning can exceed 10,000 dollars under CA PRC 4423.
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