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Fire · CastaicA high-pressure pump system malfunctioned at the Chiquita Canyon landfill in Castaic. An employee was taken to a hospital before firefighters arrived at the location. The landfill has been repeatedly cited for health and air quality violations. Fire crews and health hazmat personnel will remain on the scene to ensure proper clean-up.See the Story
Hose malfunction causes hazardous spill at Chiquita Canyon landfill
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Castaic · CastaicAfter months of a foul odor plaguing neighbors of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is now calling for the company overseeing the site to “urgently provide relocation assistance” to those who want it. “It is undeniable that the community is suffering,” Barger said in a letter addressed to […]See the Story
Supervisor wants landfill company to help neighbors relocate due to stench
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Castaic · CastaicResidents remain concerned that leaks at the Chiquita Landfill in Castaic are continuing to pose health risks to the surrounding community. A medical doctor says prolonged exposure to benzine as well as other chemicals spewing from the landfill can have catastrophic health effects. The South Coast AQMD, along with the U.S. EPA and other state, local and county agencies are working together to reduce odors.See the Story
Castaic residents remain concerned as odors, gases spew from Chiquita Landfill
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Castaic · CastaicHundreds of complaints have been filed about odors emanating from the Chiquita Canyon landfill in Castaic. The agreement will allow the landfill to continue to operate, but does not address removing the pollutants or cleaning the air and soil. The SCAQMD has received more than 7,000 complaints and issued 112 violation notices to the landfill since 2023.See the Story
Operators of Castaic's Chiquita Canyon Landfill reach agreement with SCAQMD to address noxious odors
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