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Alternatives to Burning

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 22:49
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HAUL IT! Rake up your excess material and haul it to your nearest Recycling/Transfer Station. Also, check with your local waste disposal company for curbside yard waste recycling  availability.

COMPOST IT! Composting yard and garden waste protects the air, land and water resources while providing a rich garden fertilizer.

CHIP IT! Some residents are choosing to chip their debris. Chippers may be rented or a chipping service hired to take care of your material. Wood chips make excellent mulch around trees and shrubs and can also be used to soften garden paths.

MULCH IT! By mulching, we can easily put nature’s recycling system to work in our own backyard. Spread yard and garden debris around shrubs, trees, and other plantings. Mulching keeps the soil loose and moist, smothers weeds, prevents soil loss and releases nutrients as it decomposes.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 22:51  

Burn Ban Status



Air Quality:
no

Fire Safety:
yes

Land Clearing:
yes

Burn Permits

Burn Permit Applications are available to you here online or in person at Station 46 (Key Center). All Permit Applications must be dropped off at Station 46 in Key Center during normal business hours so an inspection date can be scheduled.

Burn Permit Application

Recreational Fire Guidelines

Residential Fires Guidelines

Special Purpose Fire Guidelines

Penalties

Non compliance with these regulations can result in the issuance of a citation and/or a civil penalty up to $16,000 per day, levied by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.  You may be charged for the extinguishment of an illegal fire at rates set by the Washington State Fire Chiefs Association.
pscaa_logoThe outdoor burning law is enforced by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and not The Key Peninsula Fire Dept. We are however, required, to investigate burn complaints and will ask that illegal or nuisance outdoor burning fires be extinguished. For questions, please contact the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at 1(800)552-3565 or visit their website at http://www.pscleanair.org.