The Burn Pile

Burn Permit Suspension Lifted

With recent rainfall events and cooler weather, the current suspension of CAL FIRE Burn Permits will be lifted effective Thursday, October 5, at 8:00 am.

Burn permits can be obtained at your local CALFIRE Station or online at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov
For more information visit: www.fire.ca.gov

Residents MUST verify it is a permissive burn day prior to burning by calling their local Air Pollution Control District. In the event of any forecasted wind events, you must ensure your dooryard burn pile has been extinguished and secured.

Plumas County, Quincy, Greenville, and Chester (530) 258-2588

Your Burn Pile

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Lassen – Modoc Unit require burning permits for residential burning. Burn permits are available online at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov.

Burning can only be done on permissive burn days. To find out if it is a permissive burn day, contact the local Air Pollution Control District. (530) 832-4528 The Unit Chief will implement a burn ban when weather conditions warrant.

Rules for Burning:

  • CALL (530) 832-4528 first to find out if it is a burn day.

  • Recommended burn hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

  • Do not burn on windy days.

  • Do not burn in a burn barrel without authorization from the air pollution control district.

  • Only natural vegetative material such as leaves, pine needles and tree trimmings may be burned.

  • No household trash or garbage can be burned

  • 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 and down to the bare earth.

  • Keep a water supply close to the burning site.

  • An adult should be in attendance with a shovel until the fire is DEAD OUT.

  • More Information

You must have a signed permit in your possession while you are burning and you are responsible for always maintaining control of your fire. Possession of a permit does not protect you if your burn escapes. You are still liable for any suppression costs. If a burn escapes your control, you should seek help immediately. Wildfires can spread very quickly. A fast response from the fire department can reduce suppression cost considerably. Remember, you may be billed for suppression costs, so the sooner you seek help the better the outcome may be. Simple common sense can greatly reduce the chance of an escape. If you don’t feel it’s safe to conduct a burn, then don’t!

IMG_5996.jpeg


 

The Graeagle Burn Pile

The Safer way to burn

As an alternative to doing your own burn pile we encourage all Valley Ranch owners to take advantage of the Graeagel burn pile. This is a great way to dispose of your pine needles and let the professionals burn them when it is safe for the entire community.

Graeagle Burn Pile is now open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00)

$15.00 for a standard truck bed

Call the Graeagle Land & Water Office for more info. 530-836-2323

The Green waste disposal at InterMountian Disposal in Delleker (73980A Industrial Way off Hwy 70) is also Open.

Rules for Dumping:

  • Pine needles should be dry (as possible) and tree limbs are allowed

  • Do not dump grass clippings

  • Do not dump garbage, such as paper, plastic, metal, etc.

  • Do not dump garbage bags containing pine needles. Remove pine needles from the bags and then dump.

IMG_6001.jpeg