Greensboro removes encampments from public property under Chapter 36 solid-waste authority and Chapter 28 public-conduct rules. The city follows an outreach-first protocol with Partners Ending Homelessness before clearance to give occupants notice and shelter referrals.
Greensboro coordinates encampment cleanup through Code Compliance, Field Operations, the Greensboro Police Department, and Partners Ending Homelessness, the Greensboro and High Point Continuum of Care lead agency. Standard practice posts written notice on site at least 72 hours before scheduled removal so occupants can connect with the IRC, retrieve essential belongings, and accept shelter or services. Personal property identified during cleanup is generally bagged and stored for a limited period under Chapter 36 procedures. Sanitation crews dispose of biohazards and waste using Chapter 36 authority. State NCGS 160A-193 supports nuisance abatement.
Returning to a posted site after notice, dumping additional debris on public property, or interfering with sanitation operations during cleanup can trigger Chapter 28 conduct citations and NCGS trespass charges.
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