What type of waste is accepted at Chiquita Canyon?
What environmental protection systems are in place at Chiquita Canyon?
What additional steps are taken to ensure that Chiquita Canyon is a good neighbor?
Who permits and inspects the facility?
When is Chiquita Canyon open for business?
Can I take a tour of Chiquita Canyon?
How much waste is accepted daily at Chiquita Canyon?
The facility typically accepts between 5,000 to 6,000 tons per day. Landfill permits limit the operation to receive no more than 6,000 tons per day or 30,000 tons per week.
What type of waste is accepted at Chiquita Canyon?
Solid waste from homes and commercial establishments are accepted at the landfill. No liquid, radioactive or hazardous waste is accepted at the landfill. Additionally, the landfill does not accept untreated medical waste, car batteries or household hazardous waste.
What environmental protection systems are in place at Chiquita Canyon?
The network of environmental protection systems at Chiquita Canyon starts with a composite liner system that prevents contaminants from impacting the soil and groundwater. Next, a leachate collection system drains and collects rainwater and other liquids in the landfill. Once collected, the liquid is transported off-site to a wastewater treatment facility. Storm water runoff also is collected and contained in sedimentation ponds that allow soil particles to settle out of the water before being discharged off the property. Groundwater monitoring wells are strategically placed throughout the site to ensure that landfill operations do not affect groundwater quality. Methane gas produced naturally by decomposing waste is collected and disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. The environmental protection systems meet all state and federal regulations. Click here to see pictures on the photo tour.
What additional steps are taken to ensure that Chiquita Canyon is a good neighbor?
All employees at Chiquita Canyon are trained to handle incoming waste in the most environmentally responsible manner. Access to the site is limited to one entrance and all shipments to the landfill are tracked with scales and gate receipts. Incoming waste is visually inspected to ensure that only permitted materials are accepted for disposal. At the end of each working day, the compacted waste is covered to minimize odors. The landfill also has aggressive programs to control dust and litter. As a long-time member of the California Adopt-A-Highway Program, we regularly clean up litter along a four-mile stretch of Highway 126 near the landfill. As a community service to Val Verde, we also pick up litter along Chiquito Canyon Roa
Who permits and inspects the facility?
The landfill has more than 20 operating permits from various agencies. The key agencies include the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, California Integrated Waste Management Board, Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and the South Coast Air Quality Management District. State and local inspectors regularly inspect the site to assure Chiquita Canyon's compliance with its permits.
When is Chiquita Canyon open for business?
The Chiquita Canyon is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The landfill opens as early as 3 a.m. for commercial customers most days of the week. This is done to help eliminate congestion on freeways during rush hours. The landfill is closed on Sundays and major holidays.
Can I take a tour of the landfill?
Absolutely! Please contact us at (877) 263-2561 to schedule a tour.
