Los Angeles, CA, August 20, 2026 —

Lineage Logistics is under a critical deadline today to remove an estimated 88 million pounds of food waste from its warehouse located in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. This follows a missed deadline set by the city on August 14th.

The company has contested the city’s timeline, pointing to a different deadline of August 20th established by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD). As of Tuesday, Lineage stated that approximately 97% of the food waste had been removed. However, the company has not yet confirmed whether the entire removal process has been completed by the current city deadline.

Residents in the Boyle Heights neighborhood have expressed ongoing frustration regarding the situation. They cite persistent issues with odors, the presence of pests, and concerns about potential health impacts stemming from the decaying food waste. Community members are seeking concrete assurances regarding the progress of the cleanup and a definitive end to the environmental and public health concerns.

The exact status of the remaining 3% of the food waste, or any specific actions taken after Tuesday’s update, was not immediately available. The resolution of this issue is being closely watched by both city officials and local residents who have been directly impacted by the storage of the large quantity of food waste.



Story summarized from the original created by Laura Anaya-Morga and Christopher Damien | Boyle Heights Beat on laist.com, see more information here.

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