Burn Ban Has Been Lifted

5/30/17 @ 9:30 a.m. - The last Burn Ban issued on May 22, 2017, has expired. Citizens are now able to burn yard debris such as grass clippings, brush, leaves, limbs, and any other related item resulted from yard maintenance.

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture, yard debris can be burned under the following conditions:

• You must meet the required setbacks as depicted in the photo below
• The yard waste was generated on your property
• The yard waste must fit into an 8 foot diameter pile or non-combustible container
• The fire should be ignited after 9:00 a.m. (eastern time) and must be extinguished one hour before sunset

Outdoor Burning Tips

• Avoid burning on dry, windy days
• Burn small piles, gradually adding to the fire as it burns down
• Clear all dry grass and weeds from around your pile or burn barrel
• Cover a non-combustible container with wire mesh to keep sparks from flying out
• Have a water, rake and shovel handy
• Check with Nassau County Fire/Rescue to insure there are no restrictions in place. They can be reached at (904) 530-6600.

Large Burn Piles
Piles greater than 8 feet in diameter will require:

• An authorization from the Florida Forest Service
• Suppression equipment on hand
• Additional setback requirements

For additional info, please visit the Florida Department of Agriculture website.

Please note it is ALWAYS ILLEGAL to burn household garbage including paper products, treated lumber, plastics, rubber materials, tires, pesticides, paint and aerosol containers.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office