Avenal Regional Landfill Litigation

How to Report

Odors to SJVAPCD

Who & What is the SJVAPCD?

SJVAPCD, Valley Air District, or “San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District” for short, is the agency that is responsible for controlling air pollution, making sure compliance is met with federal and state clean air requirements, issuing permits, and monitoring air quality.

SJVAPCD is currently investigating, issuing, and requiring the Avenal Regional Landfill to comply with a numerous amount of different requirements.

To learn more about the SJVAPCD, visit their website https://www.valleyair.org/

Why Report to SJVAPCD?

Reporting odors to SJVAPCD (“San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District”) is an important part of our fight against the Avenal Regional Landfill. By simply making a report of any odors you smell or dust you see, you could be making a difference in your community.

Be sure to keep a log of your complaints for future reference.

Follow our step-by-step guide below, to file a complaint online, or by phone.

Via Web

  1. Go to the following website: https://www.valleyair.org/file-a-complaint/submit-air-quality-complaint-form/

  2. Enter your contact information

  3. Under “Complaint Type” - Select ODORS or DUST as the type

  4. Write a description of the odors or dust, and enter the date and time observed (or click “occuring now”), and enter your address.

  5. Select the two check boxes below & press submit.

Via Phone

  1. Call the Following Number: (800) 926-5550.

  2. Press ‘1’ to create a complaint.

  3. You will be transferred to an agent. Follow their instructions to describe your complaint, location, and other information.

  4. Once completed, you may hang up.