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Residents report decade of odor, dust from composting site; city says it is coordinating with AQMD and code enforcement

5566382 · August 13, 2025
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Emails and public comments said a composting facility near Circle Park has generated longstanding odor and dust complaints; staff said they are logging complaints, coordinating with South Coast AQMD and the site operator about mitigation required under lease agreements.

Residents and an email submitted to the South Gate City Council reported persistent odors and dust from a composting facility operated in the city, and city staff said they are tracking complaints and working with state regulators and the operator to investigate.

The city clerk read emailed comments citing Brenda Rojas, Ph.D., and other residents who said the GWS/UWS composting site has "documented odor and…

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