How does the Clean Air Agency investigate and respond to odor complaints?

We prioritize our response based on the number of complaints and likelihood of the smell still being present. You must be willing to provide a written statement describing how the smell is impacting your life and or property (at this moment) and agree to testify under oath later if any enforcement action taken by the agency is appealed.


Once on site, our inspector must be able to detect an odor that is distinct, definite and unpleasant, and be able to trace the odor back to its source.

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1. What is the Clean Air Agency doing about composting odors?
2. How does the Clean Air Agency investigate and respond to odor complaints?
3. What should I do when odor is impacting me at my home or place of business?
4. Has any enforcement action been taken against Cedar Grove Composting for odor issues?
5. What is the status of the community odor monitoring study in the Marysville/ Everett area?
6. Does the Agency work with Facts On Composting?