HOODLINE

“EPA CITES CHIQUITA CANYON LANDFILL OPERATORS FOR CLEAN AIR ACT VIOLATIONS AMIDST LOCAL HEALTH CONCERNS”

“The Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a site nestled in the valley flanked by residential communities, has come into sharp focus after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cited its operators for breaches of the Clean Air Act. The alleged violations, detailed in a notice dated June 4, accuse Waste Connections, the operators, of failing to adequately contain harmful emissions including benzene, hydrogen sulfide, and additionally, volatile organic compounds known to contribute to smog and ozone formation. The landfill, which spans 639 acres, has become a point of contention and concern among locals who claim the facility impacts their health and quality of life.”