The U.S. EPA plans to open a debris processing site in L.A. County’s foothill communities, causing local leaders to oppose the use of Lario Park for hazardous waste from the Eaton fire, including lithium-ion batteries. Residents were not consulted, and concerns about health and environmental risks have been raised by officials, prompting safety measures and alternative transportation routes for waste disposal. State Sen. Rubio’s office is organizing a town hall for residents to voice concerns, while federal agencies work to inform and address community impacts at the site owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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