2026 Burn Season Closes April 6, 2026.
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services would like to announce the Fire Hazard Reduction Burn Season closed today for Atascadero residents. Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services strongly encourages residents to utilize alternative forms of disposal, such as the Waste Alternatives’ Green Waste recycling container or the Chicago Grade Landfill.
Outside the City Limits
Contact the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department at (805) 543-4244. The State Air Resources Board determines which days are appropriate for burning in order to limit air pollution and of those days, local fire officials determine burn days according to local conditions.
For more information about burn permits call the administrative offices at (805) 461-5070 ext. 8.