Rose Avenue in Venice Conducts Regular Homeless Encampment Cleanups

Venice, Los Angeles - February 29, 2024: A collaborative effort between the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works and Action Cleanup Environmental Services (contracted by Clean Harbors Environmental Inc.) is currently in progress on Rose Avenue, stretching from 7th Street to Lincoln Avenue, aiming to address the situation of homeless encampments. This initiative reflects the city's ongoing commitment to managing homelessness and upholding public cleanliness and health standards.

Workers, clad in white hazardous materials suits, are carrying out the cleanup operation in strict adherence to safety protocols.

Notices were distributed 48 hours before the cleanup, notifying the community of the upcoming operation and requesting the removal of personal items from the targeted areas. These notices also stated that items left behind would be collected by city personnel.

Los Angeles Sanitation provided homeless individuals with a 15-minute window to relocate their belongings prior to starting the cleanup. Law enforcement officers assisted in moving individuals from the affected areas, while sanitation workers took charge of removing unclaimed possessions.

The operation marks a coordinated effort between the Department of Public Works and Clean Harbors Environmental Inc., with team members wearing yellow and orange vests, focusing on separating hazardous from non-hazardous waste to ensure a thorough cleanup.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has been instrumental in offering outreach services to the homeless during this time.

The collaboration among various city departments, facilitated by Councilwoman Traci Park's Housing Liaison Coordinator and the active involvement of the homeless encampment task force, has significantly contributed to the operation's success.

The Los Angeles Police Department has prioritized the safety and well-being of everyone involved, especially the homeless community, adhering to cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards.

Despite the implementation of camping ordinances to regulate public area activities, no citations were issued during the cleanup. This action is part of Los Angeles' comprehensive strategy to tackle homelessness, focusing on both immediate measures and long-term solutions to address the root causes and provide necessary support to those in need.

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