AIRTALK (NPR)
“Are LA County’s landfills in crisis?”
“Two of Los Angeles County’s largest landfills are in rough shape, and residents are feeling the effects. According to the L.A. Times, garbage at the Chiquita Canyon landfill in Castaic has been smoldering for months, causing odors to seep through nearby neighborhoods. The Sunshine Canyon landfill in Sylmar has odor-causing bacteria growth that resulted from heavy rains almost a year ago. CalRecycle, the state department overseeing waste management and recycling outlined 15 steps the Chiquita Canyon Landfill must take to address odors, but the situation is reigniting concerns over waste removal and calls to close the facilities.”
