Full Notification

Help Us Keep Sierra Madre Streets Clear.  
 
Sierra Madre's Public Works crews have been installing K-rails and removing debris to minimize the impacts of anticipated rain. However, we can’t do it alone—we need your support!

Please do not place yard debris in the street or gutter. Doing so blocks stormwater flow, increases the risk of flooding, and makes it harder for crews to keep our streets clear and safe.  Instead:

• Use your green compost bin for all wind-driven yard debris.
• For larger loads of green waste, Public Works and Athens Services have provided green waste bins at the City Yard for your convenience.
• Athens will provide a large “roll-off” bins at Sierra Vista Park for any excess greet waste that may not fit in your green bins.  The bins are for yard waste only.
•  Athens will resume street sweeping practices to further remove debris and particulates from the roads.

 

Right of Entry Forms Now Available

Forms are available online or in-person at Disaster Recovery Centers

Los Angeles County announced the launch of the Right of Entry form for the free debris removal program available to residents impacted by the recent Eaton and Palisades fires.  

To participate, residents must complete the Right of Entry form, which is now available to download or complete online at recovery.lacounty.gov/debris-removal and at Disaster Recovery Centers. 

Residents can call the Fire Debris Hotline with questions, or if they need help filling out the form at: 844-347-3332. In-person assistance also is available at the Disaster Recovery Centers open 9 AM to 8 PM.

The Right of Entry form is part of Phase 2 of the debris removal program where residents can Opt-In for free nonhazardous debris removal by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or residents can Opt-Out. Currently underway is Phase 1 of the debris removal program, which includes the removal of hazardous debris.

To participate in the free service, residents must complete a Right of Entry form by March 31, 2025. The US Army Corps of Engineers and their contractors cannot access a property to conduct the debris removal unless this form is completed.

The free debris removal program covers property assessment; asbestos removal; tree removal; ash and soil removal; burned debris removal; structural demolition; vehicle removal; erosional control; environmental monitoring; and potential foundation removal.

If You Opt-Out
Residents may also opt out and pay a specialized, approved contractor to remove the remaining fire debris, following all necessary requirements, rules and regulations. Federal and state disaster funding will NOT reimburse you for your debris removal work if you Opt-Out. You must also agree to follow the "Management of Los Angeles County Wildfire Debris" guidelines and specifications for private debris removal if you opt out.


 
 

Instructions:

Keep streets clear of debris! Opt-in to permit LA County Public Works to remove your debris from your property. You must complete the form by March 31, 2025 to allow access to your property. If you do not complete the form, Public Works will not remove debris from your property.