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Lineage Logistics completes bulk food waste removal at Boyle Heights warehouse following devastating fire.

Lineage Logistics has officially completed the removal of bulk food waste from its destroyed cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights. This milestone follows a devastating fire on June 17 that left over 85 million pounds of food decaying and creating a severe stench and rodent infestation for the surrounding community. South Coast Air Quality Management District enforcement officers verified the completion of this major cleanup phase on Saturday. The removal of this waste has initiated a mandatory seven-day window for Lineage Logistics to finish all remaining remediation tasks. The company has dedicated significant resources to the project, expecting to spend over $100 million on the total cleanup. While the bulk waste is gone, residents have faced weeks of foul odors and flies. The Los Angeles City Council is now preparing to consider committee recommendations that could include a ban on reconstruction permits and heightened financial penalties for the facility owners.

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