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UPDATE – EPA Hazardous Waste Removal

ByTom Atkinson

The EPA are now on the ground

Below is a fact sheet about the EPA’s work assessing properties for household hazardous waste. The EPA hotline phone number and the link for their status map are both on the fact sheet, they are very helpful for folks who have been affected by the wildfires.

The Status Map site is a great resource for seeing the EPA’s ongoing work so we recommend you check that out, a few screenshots below.

Fact Sheet:

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