Hughes Fire Evacuation – Update

UPDATE:  As a result of the Hughes Fire, Chiquita Canyon Landfill evacuated all personnel from the facility yesterday (January 22). As of 3:00 am pacific this morning (January 23), Chiquita personnel were able to return to the site. We are communicating and working with our regulators regarding the evacuation and established protocols.  We will continue…

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Chiquita Canyon Landfill Closes Active Waste Disposal Operations

Chiquita Canyon Landfill Closes Active Waste Disposal Operations Effective January 1, 2025, Chiquita Canyon Landfill will be 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.…

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Statement Regarding LA County Lawsuit

Statement Regarding LA County Lawsuit 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,…

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