As of January 1, 2025, Chiquita Canyon Landfill is closed for the acceptance of waste. Chiquita Canyon, LLC will continue to manage the landfill, including addressing the elevated temperature landfill event that is affecting the northwest corner of the landfill, as well as closure and post-closure activities. While active waste disposal operations have closed, we remain committed to working with federal, state and local regulators on the ongoing reaction mitigation efforts.
Free Disposal Day Rescheduled to March 9th Due to an anticipated rain event on Saturday, March 2, the first quarter Free Disposal Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 9, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience. Chiquita Canyon provides quarterly Free Disposal Days for residents of Val Verde and Castaic. Free Disposal Days are coordinated…
Statement on 2/23 Incident Shortly after 7 p.m. on Friday, Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a report of an incident at the landfill. Upon arrival, the Fire Department assisted the landfill with a brief leachate incident resulting from a mechanical failure of a small, high-pressure hose in connection with on-site leachate treatment and…
Statement on EPA Announcement The source of the odors is from an increase in landfill gas and leachate (liquid) production caused by a rare reaction occurring deep within an older section of the Landfill. Chiquita, along with its various regulatory oversight agencies, has been working cooperatively to rapidly address these issues. We welcome the opportunity…
Free Disposal Day The next Val Verde and Castaic Free Disposal Day is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Chiquita Canyon provides quarterly Free Disposal Days for residents of Val Verde and Castaic. Free Disposal Days are coordinated with the Chiquita Canyon Landfill Community Advisory Committee (CCLCAC). Val Verde and Castaic…
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