Chiquita Canyon Landfill will cease accepting trash in 2025

Owners of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Los Angeles announced the closure of the 52-year-old waste site due to a smoldering chemical reaction causing noxious odors in nearby neighborhoods. The landfill, which typically accepted 2 million tons of waste annually, faced pressure from regulators and will cease operations on New Year’s Day. Officials are now assessing the closure’s impact on waste management and ensuring no price gouging occurs during the transition to other landfills in Southern California.

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