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Debris Removal Program

Updated February 20, 2025: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officially begun Phase 2 of wildfire debris removal. This page provides real-time updates on the status of wildfire debris removal efforts in neighborhoods across Los Angeles County.

If you have not yet submitted your opt-in form, please do so as soon as possible to take advantage of this debris removal program by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—at no out-of-pocket cost to you. The deadline is March 31, 2025.

Right of Entry Form Submissions Continue

Residents must choose whether to opt-in or opt-out of the free nonhazardous debris removal program. Those with questions can call the Fire Debris Hotline, or get help completing the form at (844) 347-3332. In-person assistance is also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers open 9 AM to 8 PM. The deadline to submit the Right of Entry form is March 31, 2025.

Opt-in

Opt-In to the Government-Run Debris Removal Program:

Download Opt-In Form

Descargar formulario de optar a participar

Opt-out

Opt-Out and Manage Cleanup Without Government Assistance:

Download Opt-Out Form

Descargar formulario de optar a no participar

Realtime Updates

New Interactive Map Helps Residents Track Corps of Engineers Phase 2 Cleanup Progress

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched an interactive Phase 2 Debris Removal Viewer, providing residents with real-time updates on the status of wildfire debris removal efforts in neighborhoods across Los Angeles County.

The viewer, now available at the top of the Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Wildfire Debris Removal Mission page, allows property owners to track the progress of cleanup operations at their parcels.

Right of Entry Form Submissions Continue to Grow

The online Right of Entry form is available for those opting into the government-sponsored debris removal program. Submit the form here. The form also is available in Spanish, Russian, Armenian, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.

For those who opt-out: Property owners who choose to hire private contractors for fire debris removal can now receive a permit that 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.

The first edition of the Eaton and Palisades Fire Debris Removal permit is available via the County’s EPIC-LA system. For more details, click here.

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