Field work at the Ascon Landfill Site during the week of February 16, 2026

FIELD WORK: Excavation work will continue in the western, northern, eastern and central areas of Ascon this week, depending on weather and Site conditions.

An offsite odor monitoring technician, in an Ascon-labeled orange safety vest, monitors outside the Site on days of onsite excavation in areas with a higher potential for odor. To answer community questions, the Ascon information table will be set up in Edison Park across from the Site on days of active excavation in areas with a higher potential for odor.

During this phase of work, personnel may be onsite on Saturdays to conduct Site work and equipment maintenance from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Magnolia Street Storm Drain Connection Work

Ascon will continue conducting infrastructure work to connect to the City’s storm drain that is located on the western side of Magnolia Street outside of the Site this week.

Here is what you can expect to see:

• This work is expected to be completed in approximately 3 to 4 weeks, dependent on weather. Lane closures may occur for 1 to 2 weeks intermittently during this period.
• This work requires traffic control with lane closure of one southbound lane and bike lane on Magnolia Street bordering the Ascon Site (the westernmost southbound lane), just south of the Hamilton Avenue intersection. Traffic and bike lane closures may occur this week from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., as needed.
• A portion of the barrier wall between the Ascon Site and Magnolia Street will be removed and replaced with temporary chain link fence during this work. The barrier wall will be restored upon completion of this work.
• Traffic control equipment and personnel will be present to support traffic, as needed. One southbound lane will remain open for traffic during this work.
• To answer community questions, the Ascon information table will be in Edison Park during the Magnolia Street lane closure work.

INSPECTIONS:

• DTSC is the lead regulatory agency for the Ascon project and conducts inspections at Ascon. Their inspection reports can be found on the online DTSC database, Envirostor.
• The City of Huntington Beach continues its regular stormwater inspections of Ascon. Site staff will be at Ascon daily during extended rain events (except holidays and weekends) to monitor the Site stormwater controls currently in place. Ascon remains in compliance with stormwater pollution prevention requirements.
• Regular inspections are conducted by Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) in areas of the Ascon Site where water may be detained. Active mitigation measures are implemented by OCMVCD to protect the community, as well as onsite workers, from mosquitoes.

SECURITY: 24-hour, 7 days per week, onsite security continues during construction activities. Security is not always visible at the entrance gates. Unannounced visitors without official business or agency oversight of Ascon are not permitted to enter the Site. Trespassers will be reported to the Huntington Beach Police Department and DTSC.

You may see: You may see flashlights or headlights from vehicles after dark concluding daily activities and providing security at the 38-acre Site.

In an emergency: If you see or hear something that appears urgent, please call the Huntington Beach Police Department at 911 first, then the Ascon community information line, 714-388-1825. Calls to the Ascon information line are automatically logged and relayed by text and email to the Ascon team.