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.
Community Relief Program and Air Purifiers (Program is run by Chiquita Canyon Landfill)
As part of the Chiquita Landfill Community Relief Program, residents are eligible to receive one air purifier per household. To be eligible for an air purifier or filter, you must file an application and provide proof of residence. Receipts or proof of expenses are not required to qualify. To qualify for more than one air purifier, please include square footage of the affected household. Households of a certain size will be eligible for more than one air purifier. If approved, you will be contacted when your air purifier and/or filter is available for pick up with more information on when and where you can pick up your air filter.
You must register and obtain a Unique Household ID prior to applying online. Register your household here. After registering, you may apply online. More details can be found at www.ChiquitaLandfillCommunityRelief.com.
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
