Residents in Simi Valley's Big Sky neighborhood have reported ongoing foul odors that they attribute to a local landfill accepting decaying food waste from a fire-damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.
The complaints began several days earlier with the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District. Some residents described the smell as intense enough to disrupt daily routines and noted a rise in flies near their homes.
One person stated that opening a door brings a powerful stench. Another observed that the odor becomes more noticeable during afternoon sundowner winds and has lasted for roughly two weeks.
Pradepa Nachimuthu, a Big Sky resident, said the smell resembles fish or something dead and has prompted questions about whether to remain in the area. "It's really bad. I smell like a fish or something dead... It's at a point that we are even thinking, like, should we live here?"
The landfill is receiving some of the spoiled food from the Lineage Logistics facility damaged by fire. The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District has issued a notice of violation directing the operator to correct the problem and is continuing to monitor conditions while handling new reports.
The general manager of the local homeowners association confirmed receiving multiple complaints from residents and directing them to the air district. Waste Management, the company that runs the landfill, has not responded to requests for comment.
This report is based on coverage by ABC7 Los Angeles: https://abc7.com/post/simi-valley-neighbors-complain-foul-odors-landfill-receiving-boyle-heights-warehouse-waste/19753986/