Brea : County to Buy 50 Acres to Expand Olinda Landfill
The Orange County Board of Supervisors Wednesday voted unanimously to buy 50 acres to expand the Olinda Sanitary Landfill over the objections of local residents and the Brea City Council.
The landfill consists of two dumps, one of which was officially closed two years ago. The other is open six days a week.
The 50 acres was acquired for $250,700 from the Boy Scouts after several years of negotiations. With the acquisition, the dump site will encompass 500 acres.
Nearby homeowners and city officials objected to the expansion because, they said, the site is an eyesore, smells and attracts skunks.
Supervisor Bruce Nestande said he will work with residents in an effort to mitigate problems.
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