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LA Resident Declares War on City Trash
24 Aug
Summary
- Juan Naula tackles Los Angeles' trash problem with his nonprofit.
- He laments the city's litter compared to Virginia and Ecuador.
- Naula criticizes the city's slow response to sanitation requests.
Juan Naula moved to Los Angeles nearly two years ago and was dismayed by the widespread trash on streets and in parks, a stark contrast to his experiences in Virginia and Ecuador. After an initial dream fell through, Naula found purpose in cleaning the city's neighborhoods.
He began by personally collecting trash, but the costs of disposal quickly became prohibitive. To address this, Naula founded the nonprofit Clean L.A. With Me, attracting volunteers and donations. However, the work remains challenging, with cleaned areas often becoming littered again.
Naula highlights unhealthy conditions, particularly near Soto Street Elementary School. He receives numerous cleanup requests, often after residents report issues through the city's 311 app with no timely resolution. The city stated that LA Sanitation & Environment addresses illegal dumping reports within 48-72 hours and that all 80 service requests Naula submitted have been addressed.
