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Residential Open Burning Information
Residential burning is the most common burning activity in Placer County. Residents most commonly burn vegetation from yard clean-up. With the Countys growing population and the Loomis area changing from rural to suburban, the Air District and the Fire District are receiving an increasing number of air pollution and fire complaints from Loomis residents. Many of these complaints are about burning illegal materials, burning on a no-burn day, and burning that causes a nuisance to neighbors.
Daily Burn Day Information
Daily burn day information is available by calling the Air Districts Burn Day Information System at 1-888-998-BURN (2876).
Burn Permit
In Loomis, you need a Fire District burn permit for any residential burning. The Loomis Fire Protection District Station 28 provides burn permits in the Loomis area. The Station 28 phone number is (916) 652-6858.
Burning Rules
- The only materials that can be burned legally include, dry tree and brush trimmings, dry leaves and pine needles, dry plants and dry weeds.
- Lawn clippings may not be burned.
- Strictly Prohibited
Burning household garbage, plastics, fiberglass, rubber products, waste oil or treated wood (such as painted wood, dimensioned lumber and plywood) is strictly prohibited. These materials can produce poisonous, toxic gases when burned.
To report a complaint about backyard burning in Loomis Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm, call the Air Pollution Control District at 800-488-4303 ext. 7130. To report a complaint after working hours or on a holiday or weekend call 800-488-4308 ext. 5375.
Be considerate of your neighbors by only burning dry materials, burning on a burn day, during burn hours. As an alternative to burning, consider composting you vegetative material. Call the hotline at 530-889-7399 for information on composting. Composting will "spare the air" and improve your garden.
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