For Most Complaints - Call (916) 874-4800 or (800) 880-9025
In general, the quickest way to submit air quality complaints to the AQMD is to call (916) 874-4800 or (800) 880-9025 during regular business hours. The 800 number is toll free within the Sacramento County. If you call outside of business hours, you may leave a recorded message. The AQMD will log your complaint, assign it to an inspector, and initiate an investigation within 24 hours of receipt your information.
When you call, please have the following information ready.
- A specific description of the problem. Is it an odor, smoke, or dust?
- The location of the problem including address and cross streets, if known.
- If known, who is causing the problem?
- The time the problem occurs, including time of day and frequency.
Specific and accurate information can significantly speed the AQMD's investigation of your complaint.
Alternatively, you may use the Web form to e-mail your complaint to the AQMD. The information submitted will be processed during regular business hours.
Smoking Vehicles or Idling Diesel Vehicles
- Diesel vehicles idling in excess of Sacramento City ordinance - call (916) 808-5948
- Smoking vehicles - call (800) END SMOG or visit the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) Smoking Vehicle Complaint Program Web page at www.arb.ca.gov/enf/complaints/smoke.htm
For Agricultural Burning Complaints - Call (916) 875-6603
Agricultural burning complaints are normally investigated by the Agricultural Commissioner, who reports violations and other findings to the AQMD. Call (916) 875-6603 during regular business hours to submit complaints. You may also call the AQMD to submit these complaints at (916) 874-4800 or (800) 880-9025.
