The program was implemented to reduce the emissions and harmful effects resulting from the burning of wood in fireplaces and other heating devices.
“We are moving in the right direction thanks to the cooperation of Valley residents and their investments in cleaner devices,” said Seyed Sadredin, the District’s executive director and air pollution control officer. “Together with the increased funding for the Burn Cleaner program, which grants money for the purchase of cleaner devices, Check Before You Burn has had a remarkable effect on winter air quality in the Valley.”
Although the program will not kick in again until November of 2017, the APCD strongly discourages residential wood burning during this time.
