Open Burning
The burning of leaves, brush, and yard trimmings is permitted on burning days between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The burning of household trash, building materials, asphaltic materials, cardboard, processed wood, and papers is PROHIBITED at any time. Burning is not allowed on days when the area has been forecasted by the Division of Air Quality to be in an Air Quality Action Day Code “Orange” or above; or when open burning has been banned due to a North Carolina Forest Service or a Buncombe County Fire Marshal fire hazard safety concern. If you are burning within 500 feet of forestlands a North Carolina Forest Service permit may be required.
Information regarding the regulations for open burning in Buncombe County may be found on the WNC Air Quality website or by calling (828) 250-6767.
Burn Permits
Burn Permits may be obtained in-person at any of our stations, or electronically through the North Carolina Forest Service Online Burning Permit System. To proceed with obtaining a burning permit electronically, please click on the button below.
