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Before you use a residential indoor wood-burning device in the Metro Vancouver region, including a wood stove or fireplace, you must provide a declaration that you will follow best burning practices. Eligible devices located within the
Urban Containment Boundary must also be registered. Access the Declaration and Registration System.
To make a complaint about odour, dust or other air contaminants in the Metro Vancouver region you can:
Please be prepared to provide the following:
- your contact information
- suspected source of emissions
- description of emissions and how they are affecting you
We may call you back if we need more information.
Contacts
Metro Vancouver manages outdoor air quality and odour complaints in Metro Vancouver. Other air quality complaints should be directed to the appropriate authority.
| Issue | Who to contact
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| Outdoor air quality and odour complaints in Metro Vancouver | Metro Vancouver: 604-436-6777 |
| Outdoor air quality complaints outside Metro Vancouver | BC Ministry of Environment For immediate health or environmental concerns call: 1-877-952-7277 |
| General outdoor air quality information enquiries |
AQInfo@metrovancouver.org |
| Smoking vehicles (trucks and buses) | 1-888-775-8785 |
| Backyard burning complaints | Local fire department |
| Workplace indoor air quality | Work Safe BC: 604-276-3100 |
| Indoor air quality health concerns | Local health authority |