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Residents press South Gate for action after years of foul odors from green‑waste site; county has issued violations
Summary
Residents and scientists urged the city to enforce odor controls and report results after repeated complaints about odors and dust from a green‑waste/composting operation on city property. County public‑health inspectors have issued violations; staff said the operator is working with the county and the city will seek a follow‑up report.
Multiple residents at the Oct. 28 City Council meeting urged the city to take stronger action after recurring odors and dust allegedly coming from GreenWise Soil Technologies’ green‑waste operation on city property.
Dr. Brenda Rojas, a molecular and environmental toxicologist who has filed dozens of complaints with the city, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, told the council…
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