Avenal Activists
On September 25, 2026, Avenal residents filed against Waste Connections, US, Inc., and Madera Disposal Systems, Inc., for the ongoing environmental disaster at the Avenal Regional Landfill. The Avenal community has been advocating for environmental justice and speaking out about the Avenal Landfills impact on the community.
Case is entitled, Aguirre, et al. v. Waste Connections, et al., | 1:26-cv-07900-FJS
Avenal leaders have joined communities from across the state fighting for increased regulations and resources to communities impacted by man made environmental disasters. Community leaders have traveled to Sacramento to advocate for better protections for communities facing dangerous landfill conditions.
Their efforts have supported CARB updating its methane rules and Assemblywoman Schiavos’ landfill bills. The Landfill Fire Safety Act (AB 28) has passed. The Landfill Data Transparency Act (AB 2674), will move forward to the Committee this month.
On April 28, 2026, the recall election was held in the City of Avenal. On May 28, 2026, it was certified with nearly 80% of voters in Avenal voting out 4 members of the City Council.
Pursuant to Government Code 36503.5, since April 28, 2026, the Councilmembers subject to the recall have not been authorized to expend or participate in any activity that would expend public funds. Pursuant to Elections Code 11382, on May 28, 2026, when the election was certificated, the recalled Councilmembers should have immediately left office.
Residents and Taxpayers have petitioned the court for a writ of mandamus, for a 526(a) civil restraining order, declarative relief, and injunctive relief to prevent the recalled Councilmembers from continuing to spend tax dollars unlawfully.
In August 2025, the Court issued an order in the Quo Warranto action in favor of the voters finding that the four City Council who were recalled do not have the legal right to hold office and have not since the recall was certified on May 28, 2026.
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