Most air quality complaints fall under the jurisdiction of either the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency or the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency, which locally is a division of Hamilton County Environmental Services.

Overall, the Ohio EPA regulates industrial emissions and the open burning of solid waste. Locally, the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency monitors air quality and regulates industrial air emissions for Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren counties. Air complaints received by Clermont County Public Health are usually referred to Hamilton County Environmental Services through the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency.

How to File a Complaint

To file an air pollution complaint, visit the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency’s Complaint Form or call (513) 946-7777 (Select Option 1 for Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency; then select Option 1 again to report a complaint).

Open Burning

Open burning is allowed in Clermont County and Southwestern Ohio with certain restrictions. These restrictions depend on three criteria: the purpose, location, and contents of the burn. For more information, please consult the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency’s Open Burning Program. Please also check local ordinances by contacting your local fire department.

In lieu of open burning, Clermont County residents looking to dispose of yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, brush, tree branches, etc.) have several options. Some cities and villages within the county allow residents to place yard waste at the street for pick-up. Or residents can drop off waste to facilities throughout the county. View the list.