RESIDENTIAL GUIDELINES FOR OPEN BURNING IN FORSYTH COUNTY
Burning of manmade debris(trash) is unlawful in the state of North Carolina, regardless of how or where it is burned. Some first time offenses result in a fine of .00. Garbage pick-up is provided to all county residence either as a service or for a modest charge. Additional information can be obtained by calling your local government or local waste carrier.

Burning of vegetation such as yard trimmings, prunings, leaves, etc. which originated on the property is allowed, unless pick-up by your local government is provided. In those areas where burning is allowed, the smoke from the fire must not create a nuisance(Clemmons does have a nuisance ordinance with regard to burning), and the fire must be completely out by 6 PM. If yard waste pick-up is provided as a service to all citizens, it is illegal to burn. You are allowed to burn within the Village of Clemmons because Clemmons provides leaf/limb service only on a fee-basis.

Burning of land clearing materials such as logs and stumps is allowed only if strict conditions are met. Before burning contact the Village Of Clemmons to verify that all conditions are met.

No fires should be left unattended and should occur more than 50 feet from a structure. A nearby water supply and/or fire extinguishing equipment should be readily available as stated in the Forsyth County Fire Prevention Code.

Absolutely no burning is allowed for anyone when a burning ban is in effect. These bans are authorized through the Forsyth County Fire Department and/or the North Carolina Forest Service when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make burning a hazardous.

For More Information:
If you have any open burning questions, please contact Bob Tilyard or Janice Sims at the Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department, 357 North Spruce Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101,
call 727-8060. Or the Village Of Clemmons at 766-7511.