Boyle Heights Food Cleanup Deadline Looms | California News

Mayor Karen Bass has set a Friday deadline to clear 88 million pounds of rotting food from the Lineage Logistics facility in Boyle Heights — but local officials say it’s unlikely to be finished on time. At just 1-1.5% cleared daily, about 7% remains, sparking concern among residents who’ve filed over 4,000 air quality complaints since July. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has slapped multiple violation notices, calling the stench a public nuisance and demanding stricter cleanup standards. With an estimated $80–$100 million price tag and crews working around the clock, the massive operation is under intense pressure — and locals fear the smell may linger even after cleanup is complete. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4daf2c7600366227