Disaster Related Debris Removal

DEBRIS REMOVAL

The LA County Recovers page Debris Removal – LA County Recovers outlines the points below and details how the Department of Public Works (DPW) is partnering with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to assess and remove hazardous and other fire-related debris from impacted properties.

• Phase 1 Hazardous Waste Removal provided free of charge by the EPA
• Phase 2 General Debris Removal Options* (for properties with destroyed structures)
• Right of Entry Forms (RoE) available starting 1/28 to "opt in" or "opt out" for the Army Corps of Engineers to perform clean-up work.

*For questions related to Phase 2, call the USACE Debris Call Center at (877) 214-9117 Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 6:30pm, Saturday, 6:00am to 4:30pm, and Sunday, 6:00am to 2:30pm.

Property owners that have opted in and submitted a Right of Entry Form can monitor real-time updates of their parcel status online at LA County RoE Status Dashboard.

Clarification about tree removal as part of the Eaton Fire debris cleanup is now available online: Hazardous Tree Markings. 

THE DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE IS MARCH 31, 2025.

If you need help filling out your RoE form or have additional questions, please call the LA County Public Works Fire Debris Hotline at 844-347-3332. You may also email PalisadesFire@dpw.lacounty.gov or EatonFire@dpw.lacounty.gov.

You may also visit a Disaster Recovery Center for in-person assistance. Disaster Recovery Centers are open to the public Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

OPT-OUT PERMIT

An "Opt-Out Permit" for property owners who choose to hire private contractors for fire debris removal at their own cost is now available. This permit allows home and business owners, and their authorized private contractors, to manage their own debris removal efforts while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental standards.

LA County Department of Public Works

Additional Information about the debris removal process as well as additional resources is available on the DPW website or by calling the Debris Removal Hotline at (844) 347-3332 (844-FIRE DEBRIS), Mon - Fri, 7:00am to 7:00pm and Sat - Sun, 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Residents should not attempt to remove hazardous fire debris themselves.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL FAQ

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has been assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to survey, remove, and dispose of hazardous materials from properties impacted by the fires. This work is free to residents and is already underway with assistance from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and local agencies.

For additional information please visit:

https://www.epa.gov/ca/2025-california-wildfires

LA County Department of Public Health provides Fire Safety and Health Information related to private cleanup and debris removal.