Chiquita Landfillwill be the

LARGEST LANDFILL in AMERICA(second largest in the world behind N. Korea)

YOU have a voice in this decision

Quick Facts

Opened 1970; made deal with the community

Supposed to close at 23 mil. tons or 2019(whichever comes first)

They have already exceeded 23 mil. tons The company wants approval to ◦ double the size of the site ◦ Raise the level

Why Oppose? Air quality◦ Trash trucks ◦ Particulate matter

Water quality◦ Original site wasn’t lined◦ Sits over aquifer

Proximity to homes, businesses, schools Effects to◦ Property values◦ Traffic◦ Health

Trash comes from LA, OC, and SD

Location

Just off the 126 (4/7/17)filling over the canyon edge

Where can the trash go?

The Mesquite Regional Landfill is Southern California's first operating landfill that is permitted to receive waste by rail.

Paid by taxpayers, currently largely unused.

The Mesquite Regional Landfill is Southern California's first operating landfill that is permitted to receive waste by rail.

Fact Sheet

Google Doc with◦ All contact info◦ Quick facts about the landfill◦ Link to cancer risk area map and lots more info◦ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HAeseC

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