Chiquita Canyon and Sunshine Canyon Landfill Pollution Claims
Landfill Pollution Claims
Find out if you have a claim.
Residents near the Chiquita Canyon and Sunshine Canyon landfills live with odors, fumes, and airborne emissions while underground waste smolders and gases escape into surrounding neighborhoods. If your household has been affected, our firm will review your situation at no cost and with no obligation.
Two landfills, two sets of neighborhoods
Impacted Communities
Chiquita Canyon and Sunshine Canyon are separate facilities affecting different parts of Los Angeles County. Find your community below, then tell us your address so we can match you to the right claim.
Chiquita Canyon Landfill
Santa Clarita Valley
An underground reaction inside the landfill has been generating heat, gas, and leachate. Odors and emissions have reached nearby neighborhoods, and regulators have documented ongoing violations.
CastaicHasley CanyonHasley HillsHillcrest
Live OakNewhallNorth BluffsSanta Clarita
SaugusStevenson RanchValenciaVal Verde
Williams Ranch
Sunshine Canyon Landfill
Northeast San Fernando Valley
Residents on the Sylmar and Granada Hills side of the facility have reported persistent odors and air quality complaints, with a long record of nuisance and emissions issues raised to regulators.
SylmarGranada HillsPorter Ranch
Mission HillsNorthridgeChatsworth
Both sites on one map
Map is for general orientation only. Impact depends on your specific address, wind, and terrain, not on distance alone. Tell us your address and we will check it for you at no cost.
Not on the list? Tell us your address anyway. Impact areas extend beyond neighborhood boundaries, and we review every address at no cost.
What is happening
The Problem Next Door
These are not ordinary nuisance complaints. Government agencies have documented the hazardous nature of conditions at these sites.
The conditions
Residents near the Chiquita Canyon and Sunshine Canyon landfills endure hazardous conditions as underground waste smolders, releasing gases and contaminating the surrounding area.
The landfill operators have offered assurances. Public records and regulatory filings from CalRecycle and the South Coast Air Quality Management District describe hazardous conditions at these sites, including damage to infrastructure and risks to residents. Kitsinian Law Firm, APC is not affiliated with, and does not speak for, either agency.
Residents have reported headaches, respiratory illness, nosebleeds, and other symptoms that they attribute to emissions from the landfills. Whether any individual's symptoms were caused by a landfill is a question that must be evaluated case by case. This is not a single incident with a single date; it is a continuing condition that many families have lived with for years.
We stand ready to represent affected individuals and communities in seeking accountability for the harm caused by these practices, advocating for the well-being of impacted residents and keeping our communities safe.
Community Update · Chiquita Canyon
“EPA says Landfill poses imminent danger… Polluted water has contained cancer-causing benzene above federal standards, making it liquid hazardous waste.”Reported by the Los Angeles Times regarding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. The U.S. EPA issued a Unilateral Administrative Order concerning the Chiquita Canyon Landfill on February 21, 2024. This report concerns Chiquita Canyon and does not describe conditions at Sunshine Canyon.
Do you qualify?
You May Qualify If You…
If any of the following apply to you or a member of your household, contact our firm today for a free, confidential case review.
- Live, rent, work, or own property in a community near the Chiquita Canyon or Sunshine Canyon landfill
- Experienced odors, fumes, or air quality problems at your home or business, including days you could not open windows or spend time outside
- Had symptoms such as headaches, respiratory illness, nausea, coughing, nosebleeds, or skin rashes
- Incurred costs because of the conditions: air purifiers, cleaning, medical care, relocation or lodging, lost wages, or property impacts
- Moved away because of the conditions, or are simply not sure whether you were affected; we will help you find out at no cost
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Do not wait to have your claim reviewed
California deadlines to bring a claim can be short, and the records that support a claim, including complaint logs, receipts for air purifiers and cleaning, medical records, and proof of the dates you lived at the address, are easiest to gather now. The earlier we start documenting your situation, the more complete your file will be.
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Common questions
Frequently Asked
Answers to the questions residents ask most often before starting a claim.
What does it cost to hire Kitsinian Law Firm for a landfill claim?
Nothing upfront. We handle these matters on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney fees unless we obtain a recovery for you. The firm advances case costs, which are ordinarily reimbursed out of any recovery. The case review is free.
Do I have a claim if I never went to the doctor?
Possibly. A landfill claim can involve more than medical bills: loss of the use and enjoyment of your property, odor and nuisance impacts, air filtration and cleaning costs, relocation or lodging, property value impacts, and other out of pocket expenses. Medical records help if you have them, but they are not required to start a review. Whether a claim exists depends on your exposure, your damages, the evidence available, and the deadline that applies to your situation.
Is this a class action or an individual case?
These matters generally proceed as a mass tort, meaning each household has its own individual claim, though related cases may be coordinated for efficiency. Any recovery would be based on your own circumstances rather than divided among a class.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
California deadlines can be short, and they differ depending on the type of claim and who is responsible. Because conditions at these landfills have continued over time, the analysis is fact specific. Do not wait to have your situation reviewed.
Which landfill affects my neighborhood?
Chiquita Canyon primarily affects the Santa Clarita Valley, including Castaic, Val Verde, Hasley Canyon, Live Oak, Newhall, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch, and Valencia. Sunshine Canyon primarily affects the northeast San Fernando Valley, including Sylmar, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, Mission Hills, Northridge, and Chatsworth. If you are not sure, tell us your address and we will figure it out.
What if I rent instead of own?
Renters can have claims. Loss of use and enjoyment, odor and nuisance impacts, health effects, and out of pocket costs do not depend on holding title to the property.
What about everyone else in my household?
Each person in the household who was exposed may have a separate claim, including children. A parent or guardian submits on behalf of a minor. Tell us who lives at the address and we will keep the household together in one intake instead of several disconnected ones.
What if I already moved away?
You may still have a claim for the period you lived there. Approximate move in and move out dates are what matter, so give us your best estimate.
What should I gather before contacting you?
Helpful items include the dates you lived at the address, any complaint you filed with the landfill operator or an air quality agency, photos or videos, air purifier and cleaning receipts, lodging or relocation receipts, records of missed work, and medical records if you sought care. Do not worry if you do not have all of it; we can help you assemble it.
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