California’s been dumping tons of contaminated soil in Arizona
The Colorado River can be a magical line. By crossing the river near Parker, Arizona, the waste California considers hazardous becomes regular trash in Arizona. “Since 2018, California has taken more than 660,000 tons of contaminated soil and dumped it at regular landfills in Arizona,” CalMatters reporter Robert Lewis said. The organization broke the story in January after a months-long investigation into how California disposed of its toxic waste. … California’s environmental standards are more stringent compared to the federal government. Under state law, these toxic materials are supposed to be disposed of in landfills specifically meant to handle hazardous materials.