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You can be fined up to $10,000 for illegal open burning in N.C.
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Smoke from open burning can cause serious health problems and pollute the air. That's why the
state regulates open burning. Only leaves, branches or other plant growth can be burned.
It's illegal to burn:
Garbage, paper and cardboard
Tires and other rubber products
Building materials, including lumber Wire, plastics and synthetic materials
Asphalt shingles and heavy oils
Paints, household and agricultural chemicals
Homeowners can burn yard trimmings (excluding logs and stumps) if allowable under local
ordinances, no public pickup is available, and it doesn't cause a public nuisance. Other allowable
burning includes campfires, outdoor barbeques, and bonfires for festive occasions.
Landowners can also open burn vegetation to clear land or rights-of-way,
provided that:
Prevailing winds are away from built up areas and roads
Fires are at least 1,000 feet away from occupied buildings.
Burning is done between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Remember, burn permits issued by the NC Division of Forest Resources or any local government
do not excuse a person from following these rules.
If you are already familiar with the Air Quality regulations, please proceed to the Burn Permit
application Page for Rockingham County
or for Stokes County
For more information, contact your local County Forest Ranger
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
STOKES COUNTY
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