California Contributes to Closure of Toxic BKK Landfill

Date: June 16, 2005

Source: News Room

The state of California has contributed $1.2 million for the city of West Covina to shut down the toxic waste portion of the BKK Landfill. The funding allows crews to begin covering the landfill with nearly 8 feet of dirt, a project that should have been paid for by the owners of BKK. Those owners have said they do not have the funds. The state's contribution will cover about 5 feet worth of soil; the city will need to find money for the remainder.
More information: www.westcov.org/cityhall/depts/env/bkk.html.

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