DON’T GET FINEDOUTDOOR BURNING

Full information & detailed maps can be found at www.AirQuality.org/Residents/

Outdoor-Burning. Your local fire department may require permits for any outdoor burns.

• Burning garbage and non-organic waste is illegal in Sacramento County

• Burning yard waste is prohibited in most of Sacramento County

• Violations can result in substantial fines• Any burn that creates a public nuisance

can result in fines

YARD WASTE

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

GARBAGE

• Smoke causes serious health impacts• Burning garbage, including manufactured

or treated wood, produces toxic smoke

• Compost• Contact a green waste facility• Schedule waste pick-up

Resources are available at AirQuality.org/Residents/Outdoor-Burning.

• Call Sac Metro Air District at 1-800-880-9025• Submit at AirQuality.org/Residents/

Complaints

Dial 9-1-1 if the fire presents a safety hazard.

INSTEAD OF BURNING...

REPORT AN ILLEGAL OUTDOOR FIRE

PROTECT YOUR HEALTH

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