Students, activists and community leaders are not giving up their fight to close a metal recycling plant in Watts. Students at nearby Jordan High are concerned over dust, loud noise, contamination and projectiles.
"I have a teacher who her tire got popped due to a metal that flew all the way to the parking lot right here, and her tire was popped due to that," Cruz said.
During the summer, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office served a search warrant at the metal recycling center's property, suggesting a criminal investigation is underway.Most recently, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control sued over reported 2020 violations of the state's hazardous waste laws.
"We're fighting for the future generations, so they don't have to live under the health and safety dangers of previous generations," said Eden Cristo, a member of the Healthy Families Coalition. The coalition on Monday sent a letter to L.A. Mayor Karen Bass asking her to intervene through different city agencies.Atlas Iron"... Throughout this time Atlas has always been a family business that gives back to the community. As the world turns to ways of preserving resources
& reducing emissions, Atlas' role in the recycling process is more important than ever. As a member of the local community, we have always encouraged open dialogue and communication..."Copyright © 2023 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
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