LAPD Oversees Homeless Encampment Cleanup on Venice Streets

Venice, Los Angeles – September 4, 2024 — A coordinated cleanup operation was conducted on Main Street and Speedway in Venice by the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works and Clean Harbors Environmental Inc., focusing on the removal of a homeless encampment. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers were on-site to ensure the operation proceeded smoothly and safely. The effort, which involved workers in protective gear, focused on separating hazardous from non-hazardous waste to ensure a comprehensive and safe cleanup. This initiative is part of the city's ongoing commitment to addressing homelessness while improving public health and sanitation in high-traffic areas. The operation underscores the city’s focus on maintaining cleanliness and public safety while balancing compassionate responses to homelessness.