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Why is the State conducting an emergency sweep of all burned properties to remove Household Hazardous Waste? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Why is the State conducting an emergency sweep of all burned properties to remove Household Hazardous Waste?

On September 29, 2020, the Sonoma County Health Officer, Dr. Sundari R. Mase, proclaimed a health emergency due to the hazardous waste on burned properties. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes…

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Can I be sued by the State or their contractor that is removing Household Hazardous Waste from my property? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Can I be sued by the State or their contractor that is removing Household Hazardous Waste from my property?

No. The State’s Household Hazardous Waste contractors will be licensed and insured, and their insurance will cover any injuries to their employees or damage to equipment that occurs during the…

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How will I know that the Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste Sweep process has started and completed? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How will I know that the Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste Sweep process has started and completed?

Once all parcel information is collected, the State’s completion will be tracked on an interactive map in which property owners can check on the status of their parcel.

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Will we need to be there, or can we be there, during the Phase 1 process? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will we need to be there, or can we be there, during the Phase 1 process?

Owners are not required to be present for the Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Sweep. The safety of the general public and workers is a priority. To prevent safety…

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What if I want to opt out of the Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste Sweep and hire someone to remove my own Household Hazardous Waste? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What if I want to opt out of the Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste Sweep and hire someone to remove my own Household Hazardous Waste?

Per the County of Sonoma urgency ordinance, Phase 1 is mandatory for all properties that were identified in the State’s damage assessment report for the Glass Fire.

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How much will Phase 1 cost? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How much will Phase 1 cost?

There is no cost to property owners for the Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste Sweep.

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Will fire debris be removed as part of the Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste Sweep? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will fire debris be removed as part of the Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste Sweep?

No.  Removal of materials during the Household Hazardous Waste Sweep will be limited. Fire debris removal for the purpose of clean-up and rebuild is a separate process outlined in the…

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Will all hazardous waste be removed? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will all hazardous waste be removed?

The State’s contractor will conduct a rapid sweep, not a comprehensive clean-up. Detected hazardous waste will be removed, but some hazardous waste may be missed or may otherwise require subsequent…

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