Burn Ban Temporarily Lifted to Permit Burning Storm Debris as Crews Clear County Rights of Way
UPDATE (Aug. 14): Forsyth County has contracted with TFR Enterprises to help remove storm debris from County rights of way beginning Monday, Aug. 14, weather permitting. Please slow down and use caution when you see these crews working along County roadways in the coming weeks.
Residents are reminded not to move debris from private property onto County rights of way. See below to learn about burning and disposing of vegetative debris.
BURN BAN LIFTED FOR DEBRIS CLEARING:
County residents will be allowed to burn vegetative debris caused by the July 20 storms now through Oct. 1. Permissible storm debris includes trees, brush and stumps. Other storm damage debris such as damaged housing may NOT be burned. It is still encouraged to mulch or chip your debris if possible.
Daily burning conditions/restrictions still apply during this period.
Please follow safety precautions when burning: check to see if it is a burn day, stay with the fire until extinguished, have piles that are no larger than 6 feet wide and 2 feet high, keep burning piles 25 feet away from woodlands and 50 feet away from structures, and only burn between 10 a.m. and 1 hour before sunset.
Please check daily to see whether it is a burn day through the Fire Department website or by calling 770-781-2180, option 9.
Learn more about Outdoor Burning in Forsyth County.
Residents can also find a list of local places to dispose of woody debris on the Forsyth County Recycling & Solid Waste page under “Frequently Asked Questions."
CREWS CONTINUE CLEARING RIGHTS OF WAY:
Forsyth County Roads & Bridges crews continue to remove and chip debris that fell within County rights of way during July's severe weather. Residents are responsible for handling debris that fell on their private property and are asked not to move debris onto County rights of way. Crews will be utilizing records, photos and other documentation of roadways that were cleared following the storm to assist them in determining where cleanup will be performed.
Motorists are urged to use caution when they see these crews working along county roadways.
Individuals looking for local places to dispose of yard waste and woody debris can find a list of facilities on the Forsyth County Recycling & Solid Waste page under “Frequently Asked Questions.”