FAQ

Am I allowed to burn my yard waste?	Am I allowed to burn my yard waste?	<p>In Sacramento County open burning of yard waste is prohibited in the majority of the county. Some residents in the southern portion (South of Calvine Road) may be allowed to open burn provided they do not live in a populated area and you receive a burn permit from your local fire department. Please contact SacMetro AQMD to determine if you can open burn.</p>
I filed a complaint. How do I check the status of the complaint?	I filed a complaint. How do I check the status of the complaint?	<p>When you file a complaint with SacMetro AQMD you will be asked if you would like an inspector to call you back. If you request a call back, an inspector will contact you when their investigation is complete. If you did not request a call back and you would like to talk to the inspector please call 279-207-1122 or 800-880-9025.</p>
Is it legal for me to burn in my fireplace?	Is it legal for me to burn in my fireplace?	<p>It is legal to burn wood in your fireplace during the months of March through October. During the months of November through February burning is prohibited mandatory curtailment days. In order to comply with the law you should Check Before You Burn. </p>
Where can I obtain information on Asbestos in Building Materials?	Where can I obtain information on Asbestos in Building Materials?	<p><span style="color:#1f497d;font-family:"calibri", "sans-serif";font-size:11pt;">Contact SacMetro AQMD asbestos consulting staff at 279-207-1122 or visit <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=daa912b4-bd40-4aee-b24a-18038b7ec462&TermSetId=86f19943-ba4b-4973-93fd-2cccca555f2d&TermId=d3ec2e41-10ce-4371-a7f5-1b43fcd4a208" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><font color="#0563c1">here</font></span></a> for details on asbestos construction regulations, surveys, consultants, forms, fees, and other program information.</span></p>
Where do I find Air Monitoring Data for Sacramento County?	Where do I find Air Monitoring Data for Sacramento County?	<p>You can find air monitoring data for Sacramento County on the California Air Resources Board's website: <a href="http://www.arb.ca.gov/aqmis2/aqdselect.php" target="_blank">http://www.arb.ca.gov/aqmis2/aqdselect.php</a></p>
Where do I obtain information on Asbestos in Soil?	Where do I obtain information on Asbestos in Soil?	<p></p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" color="#000000"> </font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color:#1f497d;"><font size="3" face="Calibri">Contact SacMetro AQMD asbestos consulting staff at 279-207-1122 or visit </font><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=daa912b4-bd40-4aee-b24a-18038b7ec462&TermSetId=86f19943-ba4b-4973-93fd-2cccca555f2d&TermId=267a7675-4c00-421a-bab7-83d98cd86c18" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><font size="3" face="Calibri" color="#0563c1">here</font></span></a><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"> for details on naturally occurring asbestos regulations, forms, fees, and other program information.</font></font></span></p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" color="#000000"> </font>