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Outdoor Burning
STAGE 2 BURN BAN ISSUED
King County, Wash. - A stage 2 burn ban went into effect on August 7, in response to continued hot/dry weather, high fire danger throughout King County, and the ongoing commitment of many local wildland firefighting resources outside the region. The King County Fire Chiefs, King County Fire Marshals, and jurisdictions throughout King County have joined together to issue a Stage 2 Burn Ban covering all parts of King County.
The ban prohibits all outdoor fires, including recreational campfires, cooking fires, and ceremonial fires. The ban will remain in effect until further notice.
The ban does not include propane or natural-gas fired grills, fireplaces, fire tables, and other gas-fired appliances. These devices may continue to be used along with charcoal grills. Please use caution when disposing of charcoal remains.
Current information on Burn Bans in King County
During the Summer months beginning June 15 through September 30
Outdoor Residential Burning of Yard Debris is not allowed in the Fire District.
Frequently asked questions
Unlawful Outdoor Burning
Burn Barrels are Illegal
Land clear burning is no longer allowed in King, Pierce, Kitsap and Snohomish Counties.
Violations Carry Stiff Penalties
If you violate outdoor burning regulations you can be fined a minimum fine of $2,000 plus the cost of the Fire Department’s response.
►► ► Recreational Fires are prohibited during an air quality or fire danger phase 2 burn ban.
Contact the Fire Department before you burn to determine if there is a burn ban in effect or if the regulations have changed in your area - 425-222-5841.
Recreational Fires
Are defined as cooking fires, campfires, and bonfires using charcoal or firewood that occur in designated areas or on private property for cooking, pleasure or ceremonial purposes.
A permit is not required for a recreational fire. Fires lit in chimneys, fire bowls, similar free standing devices and barbecues also fall under this definition.
Fires must not exceed three feet in diameter or two feet in height. Only dry seasoned firewood, charcoal, or manufactured fire logs may be used.
The area should be clear of vegetation that could allow the fire to spread and must have minimum setbacks of (10) ten feet. The fire must be attended by an adult and adequate water to put the fire out must be available.
Compost it Instead
You can convert dead leaves and grass clippings into healthy food for your landscape. Composting is a convenient and affordable way to manage yard waste, creating nutrient rich mulch that will improve your soil and the health of your plants. Home composting also serves as an invaluable educational tool, teaching youngsters about conservation, the cycle of life, and inter-connectedness of the natural world.
Items Ideal for Composting:
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Grass Clippings Leaves
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Egg Shells Vegetable waste
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Plant prunings Coffee grounds
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Wood Chips Tea bags
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Small branches Cardboard - (remove any tape)
For more recycling and composting information go to:
Recycling Yard Debris
Tree, brush, yard debris and non treated wood can be recycled at the following locations for a nominal fee:
Cedar Falls Transfer Station
16925 Cedar Falls Rd SE, North Bend, WA 98045
206-296-4466 King County Solid Waste-Cedar Falls
Cedar Grove Composting
17825 Cedar Grove Rd, Maple Valley, WA 98038
1-877-764-5748 www.cedar-grove.com
Yard waste pick-up
May be available from your local refuse company.
Contact Republic Waste Disposal 1-800-221-4508
Fire District 27 does not endorse the providers listed. The list is provided as a courtesy to the public.
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
Changes to outdoor burning regulations will continue to occur as population densities increase
and alternatives to burning are made more available. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has adopted state outdoor
burning regulations and enforces them in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish Counties.
For text of regulations and additional information www.pscleanair.org