Independent report on Chiquita Canyon Landfill found no immediate health risks, but urges further studies; county supervisor calls for relocation assistance amid 7,000 complaints and 100 violations from residents.

An independent report on Chiquita Canyon Landfill found no alarming issues regarding air quality, however, it concluded that further studies are needed to determine if the landfill poses a health risk. The landfill has faced over 7,000 complaints and 100 violations from nearby residents who claim odors are causing health problems and polluting the community. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger called on Chiquita Canyon Landfill to provide relocation assistance services to residents from surrounding communities affected by strong odors.

February 08, 2024
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