Public officials in Southern California are moving forward with plans to dispose of millions of tons of wildfire debris from the Eaton and Palisades fires in landfills not meant for hazardous waste. Despite warnings from health officials about contamination from heavy metals and cancer-causing substances found in the ash and rubble, emergency waivers allow this potentially toxic waste to be illegally dumped as nonhazardous waste. There is significant public concern over the disposal sites, with officials remaining largely tight-lipped about where the contaminated material is going.
Public health officials warn that wildfire debris from the Eaton and Palisades fires likely contains hazardous substances, raising concerns over disposal in inappropriate landfills.
Officials are preparing to dispose of millions of tons of wildfire debris in landfills not designed for high concentrations of toxic chemicals, despite the risks.
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