Hold off on Outdoor Burning. Because any form of air pollution can exacerbate the respiratory problems associated with COVID-19, the Southwest Clean Air Agency hopes residents and businesses will work together to protect public health by reducing the amount of smoke and air pollution they produce.
The COVID-19 global pandemic has greatly impacted everyone’s lives, with most U.S. Citizens staying home to reduce community spread of the illness. However, that means smoke from residential and land clearing burning near neighborhoods will impact even more people. So, for the good of everyone, SWCAA asks that folks refrain from firing up their yard waste and land-clearing slash piles until the need for ‘social distancing’ relaxes.
Residents may make use of alternatives to burning, including curbside pickup services offered by their trash pick-up providers. Compost piles can turn yard waste into valuable soil additives for yard and garden. And chipping can create good ground-cover materials.
Due to public health concerns, our office is temporarily closed to walk-in customers. The agency is otherwise operating as normal with a number of staff working remotely. Please call 360-574-3058 for assistance.