As county leaders weigh doubling the amount of trash going to a South Orange County landfill, a group of activists are raising red flags over how it could impact nearby mountain lions.
Tag: Prima Deshecha Landfill
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
South OC Residents Rally Against County Plans to Dump Tons of Trash on Them
Residents across San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano are gathering increasing support to shut down a proposed doubling of trash going to the Prima Deshecha landfill.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
OC’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Residents Protest Landfill Expansion
Residents sounded off on the Prima Desecha landfill expansion at a townhall, more cities eye fireworks crackdowns – these are just some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Thousands of South OC Residents Question County Plans to Expand Prima Deshecha Landfill
County leaders are facing pushback from thousands of residents challenging plans to double trash delivered to local landfill.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Despite Denials, County Supervisor Was Told Tons of Trash Routed to South OC
Supervisor Katrina Foley claimed she had no idea about plans to double the amount of trash going to a landfill in her district – despite getting a briefing on it nearly three years ago.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Trash Rate Hikes are on the Horizon for Orange County Residents
Many Orange County residents could soon see their trash prices go up to manage composting and dumping fees as Fountain Valley officials are slated to consider hikes tonight.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Cosgrove: San Clemente Faces Long-Term Impact as County Moves Forward with Landfill Expansion
As the County of Orange moves to double landfill operations in South County, local communities face decades of increased traffic, pollution, and safety risks. This piece breaks down the proposal, raises key concerns, and explains why residents of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano should pay attention now.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Expansion of County Landfill Turns Into Hot Button Campaign Issue
The race to decide who will be the next south Orange County Supervisor is heating up amid debates over where the county sends its trash.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
South OC Residents Protest Plans To Double Trash Capacity At Local Landfill
Nearby residents could be hit with new odors and air pollution as county waste management staff look to bring in up to 8,000 tons of trash per day to the site.
