Hazardous Debris to be Removed From 2,400 Destroyed and Damaged Homes
County Launches First Phase of Fire Debris Removal

For many County residents, the rebuilding process begins with debris removal. Homes and vehicles burned in the recent wildfires may contain items that can cause serious risk to health and safety if not carefully removed. The County coordinated Household Hazardous Waste Removal Program kicked-off in Fallbrook on November 8.

Common hazardous household materials include aerosol cans, batteries, propane tanks, paints and solvents, fertilizer, fluorescent lights and household cleaners. Removal of these items will be done by teams from the California Environmental Protection Agency's Department of Toxic Substances Control and the U.S. EPA. Hazardous household waste removal is being performed free of charge to residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the recent wildfires.

The County's goal is to complete hazardous waste removal at 2,400 structures by the end of the year.

There is no need for residents to be present during the cleanup. When the removal of hazardous household waste is complete, the teams will post a notice at the property. Residents can visit www.sdcountyrecovery.com for additional information, or call 877-308-8111. Multiple teams will be working simultaneously in areas around the County.