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Lineage Misses Deadline: Foul Odors Plague Boyle Heights
14 Aug
Summary
- Lineage failed to meet the 45-day deadline for warehouse cleanup.
- Mayor Bass vows to use all resources to compel Lineage's compliance.
- Residents continue to suffer from foul odors, pests, and rats.
Mayor Karen Bass announced on Thursday that Lineage will not meet the 45-day deadline to clean up its burned Boyle Heights warehouse. The company has managed to clear 93% of the estimated 85 million pounds of decaying waste.
Despite Lineage's claims of spending over a million dollars daily and removing most of the waste, residents continue to endure putrid odors, insects, and rodents. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued multiple notices of violation and proposed significant fines for the persistent smell and pest issues.
Regulators have imposed additional conditions on Lineage to mitigate the odor. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has also cited the company for violations, imposing daily fines. Lineage states it is focused on pest control and odor mitigation during the final cleanup phase.
