Venice Boulevard Targeted by Homeless Encampment Clean-up
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 พ.ค. 2023
- The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, in collaboration with Clean Harbors Environmental Inc., carried out a cleanup operation of homeless encampment at Venice Boulevard on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Sanitation workers were donned in white hazardous materials suits as part of the safety protocol for the cleanup. LAHSA (Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority) and Urban Alchemy were on site and provided homeless outreach during the cleanup operation.
The operation was prompted by significant health and safety concerns for both the unhoused and the general public, as many of the unhoused individuals had been using the restrooms as living quarters.
There are two separate waste management teams with different roles working in collaboration. City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, wearing the yellow safety vests, and Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc., wearing the orange safety vests. The Clean Harbor team goes in first to sort through the garbage to identify, collect, and segregate the hazardous waste items such as batteries, urine, syringes, etc. Once they finish collecting the Hazardous Waste, Los Angeles Public Works sanitation workers take over and collect the remaining garbage.
To ensure the safety of all involved, Los Angeles Police Officers were present at the site throughout the cleanup operation. This weekly cleanup activity takes place every Thursday in Venice and is intended to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the area.
The City of Los Angeles has been actively addressing the issue of homelessness in the area, and the Venice Beach clean-up is just one part of their ongoing efforts. The clean-up not only helps to improve public health and safety but also helps to restore the restrooms to their intended use.
It is important to note that these clean-ups are not a solution to the larger issue of homelessness. The City of Los Angeles continues to work on implementing long-term solutions to address the root causes of homelessness and provide resources to those in need.
Overall, the clean-up of homeless encampments on Venice Boulevard is an important step in improving public health and safety, and providing much-needed resources and support to the unhoused individuals in the area. The City of Los Angeles remains committed to addressing the issue of homelessness in the area, and will continue to work towards long-term solutions.
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The cleanup gentleman in the bandana needs a raise $$$$ he’s a hard worker and clears a pile of trash up in minutes and the others are still staring at the mess
I've only seen 1 standing around picking two things up every 10mins
@@terriyonagram270 Yeah, that short, skinny guy.
@IvanVanOgre imagine how many other ppl are pinpointing him out
@@terriyonagram270 There's always one lazy-ass in every cleaning crew.
There are some hard working clean up people there, seriously.
THOSE CITY WORKERS ARE MY HEROS, THEY DESERVES A MEDAL OF HONORS
I hope those guys get payed well. They work very hard in some of the worst conditions.
unlike the so called Homeless.
Clear Them Out!!!!!
Now the city is going to buy some hotels to put up the homeless in OC. With NONE of the essential services like mental health evals, and addiction rehab.
That experiment was tried here in LA Co. And failed miserably.
All people got for their money was trashed hotels, and nowhere else to put the homeless. Most of whom, need to be institutionalized.
She obviously can barely take care of herself so how can she take proper care of two dogs?
One thing that never fails to amaze me, is just how strong these compactors really are.
They always chew the rubbish, no matter how full they are.
It's About Time!
It gives me comfort to see the city's Maintenance and Police both doing their jobs.
Wieder habt ihr tolle Arbeit geleistet und nee Müllkippe beseitiegt ihr seit ein tolles Reinigungs-team weiterso super Arbeit auch an die police officerin und Officer immer für euche sicherheit dar und haben auch ein offenes Ohr für die Obdachlosen super
That was NOT left just in a night!! All that mess took place within a week and more!! Another issue is THIS. They wait. Drive by and let the homeless think it's ok to do that. They don't come with trucks days upon days later!! Shouldn't be that way. Ya see it start it gets stopped pronto!
I see the man in the bandana with CARES on his vest. He is an exceptionally hard worker.
What’s happening to our beautiful city??? 😢
It has become a $hithole. No wait. A creepy crime infested $hithole.
Apparently it's being cleaned up!
democratic liberals thats what
Beautiful city 🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂😂☺️☺️😊☺️☺️😂😂😂👍😂
The post apocalyptic good ole LA . The town itself was named, Lost to begin with . 😂😂👍☺️🤣🤣
Thanks for video.
Get that guy out of the way! He’s not helping. All he’s doing is collecting more damn trash to haul onto another sidewalk.
If ya wanna know really where everyone goes after they are removed just go ride the bus after midnight 😮😢
Always going in circles instead of doing something before it gets bad.
" Sanitation workers you are my super heroes "
I like that one scoop up move with the trash can-very smooth!
Yes work smart not hard
They had been putting that area off for so long. There was fire there last evening too. Hope they start removing these barnacles before they can dig in and trash the place.
They come back in a day
Patrol twice a day then
Whoa that’s a triple yikes no streets should look like that what a shame the streets keep looking like with the homeless leaving there trash who knows what else they leave which I am sure is nasty the streets seen better days even the side walks.
YOU should practice your English composition ! 😬
We need drug rehabilitation centers and mental hospital
Unfortunately many don’t take advantage of these programs because they’re too far gone 😢
We once had mental hospitals and places for ppl with issues and all. But someone made them all close up and disappear. Except for a tiny few here and there.
@@ashlingofAsh7580 So needed in this country again...
that crown vic is a disgrace to the lapd, get a new car for them! paint peeling wow, as that doesnt look good
Aside from mental illness there is not one reason in the world for these people to haul complete garbage/refuse to the streets. A pool filter. Why?? Our streets are dirtier than third world countries.
read between the lines ,,,,u look down on the have nots the have nots trash your hood
Nice to see homeless people helping out too😊
😢 Feed the lazy
That Bike Repair sign had to cost the shop money. Why steal it just to throw it away?? I mean, at least use it for shelter or something... What a waste! 😠😡🤬
Really glad to see this. I went to Venice beach in 92 it was spectacular. It would be nice to see it again like that someday.
Kickflip kyle back at it, still trying 2 weeks later.😂
He's never nailed one yet. Maybe if he put as much energy into finding a job as he does being a failed skateboarder, he wouldn't be in any of these videos.
Haha I noticed him too. Always trying to kickflip lol
Cleanliness is next to Godliness 🙏🙏😀
These people are then as as far as you could possibly get from God.
Not on Venice Boulevard.
If you wonder where all the items stolen from people's homes ends up, it's here. Hey that lady still has one tooth!
Tooth fairy is afraid, very afraid...
And the goods shoplifted from stores..
How much revenue is lost here ? There sure isnt tourism anymore 😅
I for one don't feel sorry for these people.
Thus is so satisfying......much better than the mindless car detailing video's.These people dont want the help . I lived in this area my entire life. They love drugs. . period.
I thought they were clearing these encampments out. Seems like this is way more than there used to be, but I haven’t been paying attention to this area. Once there’s shelter space, they need to have the choice to go there or enforce the law and ban them. And start enforcing the drug laws, because 80% of them are using illicit drugs, and or dealing them .
"this area" 🤣😂🤣 that's all ? Just this area ? But, everywhere else, of course .
Aggreed, but they let it go far too long. Shouldn't have let the first one set up a tent anywhere in the city. Go live in the woods if you don't like society.
Laws need to be changed and enforced...It may not be against the law to be homeless but laws need to be passed to make it illegal for anyone to set up camp on public streets and sidewalks. There has to come a time when homeless Very Capable Young Men and Women are able to work are Held Accountable for their Actions and Lifestyle. Building and offering free housing will only compound the Homeless problem as it will entice even more young people to Not Have To Work so they can just Live Freely and Party With No Responsibilities. Those who are disabled can get help through DHS. The Mentally Ill need to be In institutions where they can get help and the care they need as with the elderly. More and more Young working class that are physically and mentally capable of working are just feeding off the homeless situation and those are the ones that need to be held accountable and forced off the public streets or arrested, The only solution to homelessness is to Pass laws to make camping in public view, on public grounds Illegal and enforce it.
0:56 blood while the black guy says "we need showers, we need cleanup". They watered it down before you got back down there at 14:38
Fentanyl is killing the "unhoused" by the thousands.
What can we do to get more of it on the street?
Meth, too. Notice how Biden is not addressing the homeless, Fentynal or Meth. He just ignores it.
Bidon is doing his best don't fret
Too bad those dogs have to babysit that lady.
Thank God these gentleman aren't afraid of a little work. Now don't let em come back!!!
who would want to live near that ?
The little dude must think he’s a supervisor. Lazy as hell.
I'm glad people have noticed.
i feel so bad for the workers this cleanup is overwhelming.
And they expect everything for nothing.
If if these people kept a clean place it certainly would be a lot better for them in the long run.
Our City is Rich in history and revenue this nonsense can't go on. We as citizens can all pitch in, whether it be policing or lending a hand in the community. We need to provide medical and mental health services to the one's in need. And lastly I hope the city's evasive action goes further than capturing the footage on to the tube, and at minimum do a thorough massive cleaning on all sites, period! HEALTH AND WELFARE comes to mind.
WTF unbelievable 😳
That woman,with no teeth,is on more than weed,by the look and sound of her,but at least,she’s helping the clean-up.
When does CARE court start in LA?
I bet if the tenters only kept their surrounding clean, and behaved themselves, that they wouldn't be asked to move so much.
Wrong. They are still blocking sidewalks. Oregon was sued for violating ADA and lost. Same thing will happen in LA. Are people in wheelchairs and blind people supposed to go in the street because these people take over. I feel sorry for the dogs.😢
Me too! ❤️🇺🇸🐕🇺🇸❤️
@@ksmith2852 I hear you. I was just saying that if they kept up their surroundings to not be an eyesore, and otherwise were not a nuisance, they could probably stay longer.
Shopping carts, become mobile vehicles rather than its' intended purpose. Carts should be confiscated, by the authorities ! 🇺🇲
Carts and tents should be outlawed and confiscated/destroyed on the spot.
I bet it stank ! 🤧
I was just there yesterday😔
Systems of OVERPOPULATION
Dam ,I was moving there it's a nice place better than Nancy's place her front yard
Cue the endless blabber of people who refuse to get into shelter.
GET THE HOMELESS To CLEAN UP THEIR OWN MESS
Chane gang clean up or get out of town😮
Poor dogs.
Keep the pressure on them and they will come around. Dont enable them. Some of these people are physically able to work. They need mental illness treatment. Society shouldn't have to live with this encampments
13 days & 2 likes tells me what's wrong w/ society. You are right.
Well, that was impressively awful, & an impressive collection of stolen bike parts..
Make me want to go throw some bleach/soap on the sidewalk and scrub it with a broom. 😂
Bravo aux agents d entretien il faut avoir le cœur bien accroché pour ramasser ses tas d ordures et etc... Juste une question le produit ils aspergent pour désinfecter pourquoi pas en mettre partout partout c est quoi comme produit cela doit etre puissant
Merci
Vigilance
Society is getting TIRED of these peoples excuses for their situation. There are plenty of jobs out there.....they dont want to WORK.
You're right to some extent, but let's be clear. Most of the jobs are absolute shit..
People can better themselves, a chimpanzee can flip a burger.
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏🙏
That problem looks so good on California .
relocating them to a better place to survive.
Always look forward to see the homeless and cleanups…..Is that bad??😂😂😂😂
Not at ALL!! 😂
It's cathartic, like when a scab falls off.
@@blueeyedwolf2205 😂 😂 😂
Nope, perfectly normal, I'm a fan myself! 😊
I just keep hoping ( i joke) we will see Arnold again riding his bike down the road. Then being very rude to everyone but the police.
Why don't they pay people to throw trash in an industrial dumpster? Why do they collect so much trash?
intresting all pd worker and the homeless sitting and standing around watching them clean up the mess they made. Something not quit right here.
I watched this for 30 minutes and didn't see much more than walking around. Hopefully, all this camp, tents and all, is put in the green trash truck, and the area is pressure washed.
And don't let em come back!
What a mess!
Certainly more affordable than the city providing housing.
The government is the problem, not the solution!
Notice the vehicles the "non-profits" all drive?
Most don't want housing. Too many rules.
So dystopian.
the guy in the white t shirt looks abled bodied to me. he ought to ask then for some Employment.
NOW , IF IT WERE JUST CLEAN TENTS , IT WOULD
BE DEFFIRENT , BUT , ALL OF THE TRASH AND DEBRIS ,
THAT'S WHAT PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO SEE , KEEP
IT CLEAN LAND DWELLERS !!
His solution is Let Them Do Drugs and Drink, and still get Handouts on the Tax Payers Dime?!?! HA!!!!!!!!!!!
Maintain a High??? Getting high is what gets alot of them there!!!
its the green truck! Shit!
I’m all for cleaning up but what about the people
Peu de gens qui travaillent et beaucoup qui regardent !😂
Is it a cash app for Kayla and the black gentleman?
Homeless people shouldn't be allowed to have pets as they cannot take care of themselves, they obviously cannot take proper care of a pet, whether it be feeding it properly, taking it to the vet when needed or even to get it licensed/registered. The dogs/cats or others animals do not need to suffer due to their ignorrance.
you are disgrace ,,,u care more about the pets than the people ,,,you are the reason them people are there ,,them homeless dogs and people take care of one another ,,who do u take care of
when the so called Homeless camp in mass like this, they become an easy target for the city.🎯
ชื่นชมพนักงานทำความสะอาดมากค่ะ❤
This is sad……Taking from the homeless
O M G . . . As if this wasn't the first time. Must/jus find options than 'on the sidewalk ! 😖 🇺🇲 😩
Hope those workers engaged to do the clean up are extremely well paid. A revolting job. Such waste of time seriously. In 24 hr same rubbish will be back.
poor dogs
Slobes😮
Nobody feels sorry for these homeless people. They don’t want help. There’s shelters and programs to help them get on their feet but they refuse the help because they don’t want to follow rules.
Also, many are criminals or jerks who've nuked all of theirs bridges.
One may 'play the system' if they become experienced enough Jus imagine -!1 year free rent, food stamps, cheap/free cell service . . . Heck, throw in FREE furniture ! 🤔 🇺🇲 🤗
So much garbage!! It's about time for a Cleanup!! You can Thank Gavin Newsome for this MESS
Homeless Bill of Rights: I don't do much. I'm too drugged. That's my problem. Hang around sidewalk watching you, Just too lazy and druged I realized this the other day, I get hit by a truck tomorrow - a big truck could hit me - paralyze me from the neck down. Wouldn't effect my lifestyle a bit really.
Daily viewer
Cant pay make them cleen no excuses 😮
😞
This area remains one of the worst in the area. Think there may be rats all over. Hmm, not sure that is a right, to have rats invade the neighborhood cuz of a filthy area. Slowly let the word go out that can't do this any longer. It will sink in, Freund says. Wanton disregard for the other people that live around there. Clean it up and move the people on for good.
that small boy with the blue mask , is very annoying he,s to lazy to do some work.
The sidewalk should be clean how can citizens walk the sidewalks with all that mess in the way
Give out tickets
Si señor, toda la vida trabajando para esto,😮
Homeless keeping large dogs for attack purposes. Not cool.