While it remains unclear when and where delays are taking place, one of the county’s largest trash haulers says they’re running behind due to stoppages at landfills.
Tag: Prima Deshecha Landfill
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Residents Nextdoor to South OC Landfill Raise Red Flags Over Dirty Air and Debris
Many residents say the Prima Deshecha landfill was not a problem before county leaders began expanding, and since then air quality has dropped.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Orange County Teamsters Strike Impacts South County Landfill and Animal Shelter
Orange County Animal Care kennel attendants are among the 400 county workers striking over stalled labor negotiations as the Prima Deseche Landfill is closed to the public.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Could Orange County’s Landfill Expansion Threaten Mountain Lions?
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.
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.
