Community Resources
Community meetings
The Chiquita Canyon Landfill Community Advisory Committee (CCLCAC) is an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors, Regional Planning Commission and Los Angeles County staff on issues relating to the landfill, and is a means for the community to communicate with the commission and other regulatory agencies on an ongoing basis regarding issues involving the landfill.
The CCLCAC generally meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Castaic Library. More information can be found on the CCLCAC website.
The Chiquita Canyon Landfill Technical Advisory Committee (CCLTAC) is made up of staff from county departments.
View the Technical Advisory Committee schedule.
Local Resident Air Filter Program
As part of its Local Resident Air Filter Program, Chiquita Canyon Landfill has distributed California Air Resources Board (CARB)-certified air filtration devices to residents in surrounding communities, including Hasley Canyon, Hasley Hills, Hillcrest, Live Oak, North Bluff, Williams Ranch or Val Verde. Residents may schedule a time to pick-up a device. If you are senior or physically unable to pick up the air filtration devices, a drop off appointment can be scheduled. Residents in these communities may also pick up air filters and filter replacements at the Castaic Library, located at 27971 Sloan Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384, during normal business hours.
Portable Air Cleaners
Portable air cleaners with activated carbon can help to remove gases and odors. Some portable air cleaners with activated carbon and a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter can help to filter gases as well as particles. Note that air filters with activated charcoal will remove benzene and other volatile organic compounds. Air filters with potassium permanganate or other additives will remove odorous gases such as hydrogen sulfide. All filters need regular replacement. Check filters and air cleaners at least once a month for odors, dust accumulation, or other indications of a need for replacement. Check filters and air cleaners at least once a month for odors, dust accumulation or other indications of a need for replacement. Air cleaning devices should be properly sized for the space where they are used, based on the clean air delivery rate (CADR) or other metric that describes the area or volume the device is rated for. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions and use air cleaners that are certified by the California Air Resources Board.
For more information:
- Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home | U.S. EPA
- California Air Resources Board – Air Cleaning Devices for the Home
- California Department of Public Health – Air Cleaners and Ventilation
- California Air Resources Board: Indoor Air Quality Exposure
- Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Air Cleaner Certification Program Guide
