Debate over a proposed expansion at Orange County’s Prima Deshecha landfill now spans both wildlife and neighborhood concerns.
Environmental advocates say increasing the site’s operations could further endanger already at-risk mountain lions, while nearby residents say they are already dealing with heavier traffic, more noise, and dirtier air.
What happened?
Orange County is weighing a plan to expand the Prima Deshecha landfill so it can take about twice as much trash each day.
Voice of OC reported that the proposal drew added scrutiny after the Center for Biological Diversity sent the county a letter May 29 about the project’s potential effects on local mountain lions…