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Environmental & Energy

Nov. 4, 2026

California targets Chiquita Canyon parent company in hazardous waste lawsuit

California's hazardous waste lawsuit against Chiquita Canyon Landfill targets its corporate parent, potentially expanding financial resources for cleanup as regulators seek penalties and court orders over alleged environmental violations.

California targets Chiquita Canyon parent company in hazardous waste lawsuit
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California's latest lawsuit against the operators of Chiquita Canyon Landfill increases enforcement pressure regarding environmental problems and could help secure funding for cleanup by targeting the landfill's corporate parent, according to an environmental expert.

The lawsuit, filed Oct. 27 by Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, alleges that Chiquita Canyon failed for years to properly manage hazardous waste generated by ...

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