Residents and officials oppose fire debris being sent to Calabasas landfill

The recent fires left behind large amounts of toxic debris, and residents are expressing concern over the federal government's plan to send the waste to areas far from the fire zones. 

At the Calabasas landfill, some of the debris is expected to be dumped as early as Monday. Local officials and nearby residents say they were not consulted and received minimal notice about what would be brought and when. 

On Saturday, members of the group Protect Calabasas attempted to block traffic near the landfill on Lost Hills Road, just north of the 101 Freeway. 

The proximity of the landfill to schools and residential neighborhoods has raised concerns among community members, who fear that fire debris could pose long-term health risks. 

The City Council passed a resolution this week opposing the transfer of debris to the site. 

"Palisades and the City of Malibu are certainly entitled to a speedy recovery, but we don't want to take one environmental hazard to another location," said Mayor Peter Kraut of Calabasas. 

The Army Corps of Engineers has stated that the LA County Department of Public Works is overseeing the debris removal process. Although the department has been reached for a statement, no response has been received at the time of publication.

LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath has expressed understanding of the concerns and has urged state and federal agencies to be transparent with the public about their plans.