Once the household hazardous waste is removed by US EPA or DTSC, can property owners hire their own contractors to remove the remaining debris?

Yes. If you decide to remove fire-related debris from your property, you must obtain all the necessary permits and environmental clearances from your local government.

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Vroom Vroom: Tips for Driving Safe this Winter October 21, 2021
Driving can be dangerous in the best of weather conditions. But when snowstorms, mudslides, torrential rain, and high winds occur, drivers can be much more prone to committing roadway errors that lead to car accidents. Drivers are always encouraged to be alert, safe and aware of their surroundings during normal conditions and this advice is […]
Cal OES Reminds Californians to be Prepared in Annual ShakeOut Drill October 21, 2021
Today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) joined local, state and federal partners to remind Californians about the importance of earthquake preparedness with the annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On on the campus of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles. At the […]

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Vroom Vroom: Tips for Driving Safe this Winter October 21, 2021
Cal OES Reminds Californians to be Prepared in Annual ShakeOut Drill October 21, 2021
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Support Communities Recovering from Recent Wildfires October 21, 2021
California Storms Remind Us to Remain Flood Aware October 20, 2021
One Week Left to Apply for Federal Wildfire Assistance October 19, 2021

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Vroom Vroom: Tips for Driving Safe this Winter
Driving can be dangerous in the best of weather conditions. But when snowstorms, mudslides, torrential rain, and high winds occur, drivers can be much more prone to committing roadway errors that lead to car accidents. Drivers are always encouraged to be alert, safe and aware of their surroundings during normal conditions and this advice is […]
Cal OES Reminds Californians to be Prepared in Annual ShakeOut Drill
Today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) joined local, state and federal partners to remind Californians about the importance of earthquake preparedness with the annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On on the campus of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles. At the […]
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Support Communities Recovering from Recent Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order that supports communities impacted by recent wildfires by extending various prohibitions on price gouging in impacted counties through December 31, 2021. Governor Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in counties impacted by the Fawn Fire, Cache Fire, Caldor Fire, McFarland and Monument fires, Antelope and River fires, Dixie, Fly and Tamarack fires and the Lava Fire and Beckwourth Complex Fire. The […]