Brunswick County Burn Ban Status:
No Burn Ban is in effect for the Unincorporated Areas of Brunswick County
When weather or other conditions make controlled burns dangerous, the North Carolina Forest Service or local authorities may enact a burn ban or burning restrictions.
Press Releases:
Brunswick County Burn Ban Issued – 6-28-2022 @ 5:00 pm
North Carolina Forest Service Burn Permit [click here]
In addition to Brunswick County’s Solid Waste Ordinance open burning is also regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the North Carolina Forest Service, depending upon the location and type of open burning.
For further information regarding the air quality regulations, contact North Carolina Environmental Quality – Wilmington Office at 910-796-7215.
For further information regarding forest regulations, contact North Carolina Forest Service – Brunswick County Ranger at 910-755-7772.
If you live in a City or Town in Brunswick County please check with you local municipal official regarding burn bans or open burning regulations.
County Code:
Article III. Open Burning Ordinance
Related Links:
Frequently Asked Questions about burn bans / open burning
North Carolina Forest Service – Brunswick County Ranger
North Carolina Environmental Quality – Wilmington Office
Related Publications:
North Carolina Environmental Quality Breathe Don’t Burn Handout
North Carolina Environmental Quality Illegal Burning Handout
North Carolina Environmental Quality Land Clearing Handout
North Carolina Environmental Quality Illegal Burning – Spanish Handout
