WM · News · 20260901N

Regulatory Risk

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC · 2026-09-01 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

Waste Management operates the Simi Valley Landfill in California, where food waste from the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights caused a strong odor and numerous resident complaints. The landfill received more than 80 million pounds of rotting food during Lineage’s cleanup, and the incident resulted in a notice of violation for the facility. Waste Management said it is covering the waste and applying deodorizers, and expects no further Lineage deliveries, indicating potential environmental-compliance and nuisance-management costs.

Key facts

• The Simi Valley Landfill operated by Waste Management has received numerous complaints and a notice of violation related to stench from the dumped food waste. source
• Waste Management states it is covering the waste and using deodorizers at the Simi Valley Landfill. source