News & Alerts

The Following is a statement issued by Chiquita Canyon:

“Any suggestion that Chiquita Canyon has not been proactive and supportive of our neighbors while we’ve been working under the direction of Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies to mitigate the elevated temperature landfill event is wrong and irresponsible.  For example, Chiquita Canyon’s Community Relief Fund has provided nearly $15 million directly to local residents for them to pay for relocation, home hardening and assistance with utility bills.  For the 1,829 households that have received funding, that money can be used by residents however they deem appropriate.  In addition, Chiquita has distributed nearly 3,000 air purifiers to local residents at a cost of over $1 million, and has paid to ensure every school near the landfill has carbon filtration in every classroom and multipurpose space.

Further, Chiquita has worked to keep the community informed, vastly expanding its live air monitoring locations and sample data collection from the local community, and making this information publicly available on its website.

The County’s lawsuit filed on December 16 is misguided and counterproductive to efforts to mitigate the elevated temperature landfill event.  The lawsuit completely mischaracterizes the sustained work to address conditions at Chiquita Canyon, much of it done in close cooperation with the County.  Chiquita will vigorously contest the lawsuit and maintain its focus on improving conditions at Chiquita Canyon Landfill.”