Los Angeles County sued the owners and operators of Chiquita Canyon Landfill on Dec. 16, alleging that the landfill has failed to contain a horrendous stench that residents say is making them sick.
The suit argues that the operators—Chiquita Canyon LLC, Chiquita Canyon Inc., and Waste Connections U.S. Inc.—failed to stop a hazardous underground reaction smoldering at the Val Verde dump, which has been emitting noxious odors, hazardous gases, and toxic leachate into communities and the surrounding environment for years. Leachate is a toxic liquid formed when rainwater filters through decomposing waste.
Since at least 2022, the toxic stew has been simmering at high temperatures, building pressure, and getting larger.
The complaint includes claims for public nuisance and violations of the Los Angeles County Code, and seeks an injunction to stop the noxious emissions, relocation of nearby residents until the reaction is contained, and civil penalties for the defendants’ alleged ongoing violations of environmental and public health laws.
Chiquita Canyon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
