Possession of a valid burn permit is mandatory when burning.

The following are burning permit requirements:
For burning debris in small 4-feet x 4-feet piles:
▪ Maximum pile size 4 foot in diameter.
▪ Clear all flammable material and vegetation within 10-feet of the outer 
edge of pile.
▪ Keep a water supply close to the burning site.
▪ An adult should be in attendance with a shovel until the fire is out.
▪ No burning shall be undertaken unless weather conditions (particularly 
wind) are such that burning can be considered safe

No household trash or garbage can be burned outdoors at residences. Dry, 
natural vegetation, grown on the property can still be burned outdoors in 
open piles, unless prohibited by local ordinances. Burning can only be done on 
permissive burn days. Burn permits are only valid on “Permissive Burn Days” as 
determined by the State Air Resources Board or the local Air Pollution Control 
District 
Violations Of Any Burning Permit Terms Are A Violation Of State Law
(Public Resources Code 4421, 4422, 4423 And 4425)

Burn permits can be purchased at 
North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District 
2300 Myrtle Ave 
Eureka, CA 95501 

Voice (707) 443-3093 
FAX (707) 443-3099 

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, 1-4pm 

Burn Day Information 
(707) 443-7665 
866-BURN-DAY 
[866-287-6329]