Amador County - A pine needle collection project is being conducted by the Amador Air District to help reduce the volume of smoke generated by smoldering residential fires. Smoke from such fires is harmful to public health and creates a nuisance for residents trying to enjoy the outdoors or let fresh air into their homes.

Instead of burning Pine Needles, Pine Cones, Grass Clippings, Weeds and Leaves, area residents may bring these materials to a central collection point and place them into a dumpster. The Air District will provide the dumpster and monitor the projects.

The project takes place November 2nd through Sunday November 28th from dawn until Dusk Daily until the dumpster is full. It is located at Pine Acres Community Services Building, 12990 Tabeau Road in Pine Grove and Mace Meadow Golf Course, 26570 Fairway Drive in Pioneer.

Only natural vegetation falling into the categories listed above will be accepted. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.