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Community Experiences: Survey on Odors and Health Impacts near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill Incident


Since early 2022, the Chiquita Canyon Landfill (CCL) has been experiencing a reaction in an inactive area of the landfill, leading to several issues for community members nearby. These include unpleasant odors being released, which have resulted in thousands of complaints. In response, multiple local, state, and federal agencies continue working together with the owners of Chiquita Canyon Landfill and have taken actions to control, monitor, and reduce the landfill gases and unpleasant odors from the reaction area.

To help evaluate the effectiveness of the onsite odor mitigation efforts at the CCL, Los Angeles County is conducting a month-long daily survey of the experiences of those living and/or working in close proximity to the landfill. We want to know about the odors you’ve encountered and the impact of the odors, including:
  • The location and types of odors you notice
  • How strong the odors are
  • When you notice the odors and for how long
  • Any effects these odors have on your health and daily activities

Your responses to the survey are confidential and information from the survey will be shared without identifying any individuals who answered survey questions. Your feedback can help Los Angeles County and its State and Federal partners improve monitoring and response efforts, identify patterns, and enhance our understanding of the environmental conditions related to this reaction. Participation in this survey is completely voluntary.

Thank you for participating and sharing your experiences.