The AQMD actively investigates citizen complaints about air quality problems, such as solvent odor, dust from construction sites, smokestack emissions, and illegal asbestos handling.

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	For Most Complaints - Call 916 874-4800 or 1 800 880-9025 (toll free within Sacramento County).   Or use the Web Form
	For Smoking Vehicles or Idling Diesel Vehicles
	For Agricultural Burning Complaints - Call 916 875-6603

In general, the quickest way to submit air quality complaints to the AQMD is to telephone 916 874-4800 or 1 800 880-9025 during regular business hours. The 800 number is toll free within the County of Sacramento. If you call outside of business hours, you may leave a recorded message. Your complaint will be logged and assigned to an inspector. The AQMD will initiate an investigation within 24 hours of receipt your complaint information.

When you call, please have the following information ready.

• A specific description of the problem. Is it an odor, smoke, or dust?
• The location of the problem including address and cross streets, if you know them.
• If known, who is causing the problem?
• The time the problem occurs, including time of day and frequency.

Specific and accurate information can significantly speed the AQMD's investigation of your complaint.

Alternatively, you may use the web form to e-mail your complaint to the AQMD. The information submitted will be processed during regular business hours.

• Diesel vehicles idling in excess of Sacramento City ordinance - call 916 808-5948
  
• Smoking vehicles - call 1 800 END SMOG or visit the California State Air Resources Board's Smoking Vehicle Complaint Program web page at www.arb.ca.gov/enf/complaints/smoke.htm
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Agricultural burning complaints are normally investigated by the Agricultural Commissioner, who reports violations and other findings to the AQMD. Call 916 875-6603 during regular business hours to submit complaints. You may also call the AQMD to submit these complaints at 916 874-4800 or 1 800 880-9025.