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To Burn or Not to Burn? |
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| On January 1st, 2004, a new rule restricting backyard burning of household waste was put into effect by the California Air Resources Board. | |
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| If done properly, controlled burning is a good way to reduce your trash bill. If not done properly, open burning your trash can be dangerous and very toxic. For example, burning paper and plastic releases cancer-causing agents into the air for everyone to breathe. This is the reason there are guidelines you should follow when burning. Before burning, obtain a permit from your local fire district. | |
Burn dried vegetation in piles.
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Burn only on permissive burn days.
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Cut vegetation must be dried at least fifteen days before burning.
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Burn Barrels for paper, cardboard, and other household waste are
now prohibited.
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It Is Illegal And Dangerous To Burn The Following Materials:
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| Burning plastic, rubber and other non-approved materials will create a neighborhood nuisance and toxic contaminants such as: dioxins, furans, sulfur dioxide, hydrochloric acid, carbon monoxide, and a variety of other health hazards. |
Plastic
Cardboard Paper Tires Asphalt shingles Cloth or upholstery Tar paper Vehicle parts |
Rubber
Linoleum Carpeting Diapers Motor oil Pressure treated wood Creosote treated wood Any Other Household Trash |
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| Think | Minimize Your Smoke |
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| Think about the smoke you create. Don't burn when prevailing winds will carry the smoke into your neighbors' yards & homes. |
Build a dry, dirt-free, hot fire with plenty of air
space and eliminate ash build up.
Dispose of your ash at the Transfer Station, as ash may contain heavy metals which can pollute the environment. |
| For Local burning information contact your local Fire District. | |
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| Burn Safely! |
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| Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority |
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1700 State Street Crescent City, CA 95531 |
| dnswma@recycledelnorte.ca.gov |
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707-465-1100 707-465-1300 FAX |