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Mountain Fire

Debris Removal

Step 1: Mountain Fire Debris Removal Program

Two images side by side. Left: A worker in a white hazmat suit clearing debris from a charred structure after a wildfire. Right: Text overlay on a rural landscape with mountains and fields, promoting "Rebuilding Together Mountain Fire Debris Removal Phase 1: Household Hazardous Waste." Top right corner shows "County of Ventura" logo.

A Public Health Emergency for Ventura County was declared November 7, 2024, to protect public health and the environment from toxic ash and debris remaining on properties affected by the wildfire.  

To expedite recovery activities and ensure safe hazardous waste and fire debris removal and disposal, the county will coordinate with multiple agencies to remove hazardous waste and fire debris from structures and properties damaged by the wildfire using a consolidated debris removal program.   

Learn more about the overall process of Wildfire Debris Removal here. 

There are Two Phases to Mountain Fire Debris Removal program: 

Phase 1: Household Hazardous Waste

Process is Now Completed

  • Track cleanup efforts using the Phase 1 Progress Map .
  • Overseen by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and the County’s Environmental Health Division.

Learn more about the completed Phase 1 process – click here for details.

Phase 2: Debris Removal and Property Clean-up

Now Accepting Applications!

Two options are available to property owners who had structures destroyed by the fire:

  • Option 1: County-led Consolidated Debris Removal Program
  • Option 2: Private Debris Removal Program (Local Program)

Ready for cleanup? Click here to explore Phase 2 Programs and apply.

Additional Resources

  • Mountain Fire Debris Removal Frequently Asked Questions ENGLISH | ESPANOL
  • Right of Entry and Debris Removal Phase 2  Frequently Asked Questions ENGLISH | ESPANOL
  • Recovery Guide to Wildfire Debris Removal ENGLISH | ESPANOL
  • Requirements for Exemption from Local Program for Minor Burn Debris Removal and Cleanup ENGLISH | ESPANOL
  • Returning to Your Home or Business After a Fire ENGLISH | ESPANOL
  • Checking Your Private Well After a Fire ENGLISH | ESPANOL
  • Building Fire Ash – Health Information ENGLISH | ESPANOL
  • Safe Clean Up of Ash ENGLISH | ESPANOL
  • Guidelines for Swimming Pools Impacted by Fire, Smoke, and Ash ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Contact the Ventura County Environmental Health Division

Counter Hours  
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm 

Mountain Fire Message Line – Monitored Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm 
(805) 654-2432  

Email: EHDMountainFire@ventura.org 

Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) and Pumper Truck Inspection 
(805) 477-7136 

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