Foul smells likely coming from landfill.

Something’s smelly in Val Verde, and it isn’t just that some horse’s hineys are no more than 3 feet from their neighbor’s dining room windows.

Air quality regulators are sniffing out the foul odors reported by Val Verde residents and it appears that the source of the malodorous air is from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

Sources of the odors could be improperly covered waste and/or standing water that was found in some areas, which could be caused by either the recent rainfall or from liquids leached to the surface from waste products.

The owners of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, Republic Services, Inc., want to add more acreage to the landfill and start treating sewage there as well. PEEEEE-UUUUU!!!

The Val Verde Civic Association had originally opposed the planned landfill expansion, but backed off when the landfill owners offered funds for Val Verde projects in the form of an annual settlement of $250,000 until the dump reaches capacity. Although this settlement has funded important upgrades like parks, tutoring programs, and seniors’ bus passes, it would appear that Val Verde sold out too easily and too soon.

The AQMD is investigating the odor complaints and will issue a violation notice if the dump is indeed the source of the foul smells. Is this just another slap on the wrist for Chiquita’s owners, or will the AQMD actually work to properly resolve this issue?

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