Clean 15 program celebrates one year, 26K tons of debris removed

A cleanup program that began a year ago in the 15th City Council District has removed 26,503 tons, or 53 million pounds, of trash, debris and overgrown vegetation from streets, alleys and other public spaces, and Councilman Tim McOsker is touting its success Thursday.

The 15th District includes San Pedro, Wilmington, Watts, Harbor Gateway and Harbor City. The Clean 15 program that began last year received $1 million in the city's 2023-24 budget, according to McOsker's office.

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The effort has been led by two Council District 15 staffers, with the support of the Bureau of Sanitation and community organizations, including LA Conservation Corps/Clean and Green, Gang Alternatives Program, Coalition for Responsible Community Development and SBCC Clean Wilmington.

"For the past year, the Clean 15 Team has been out in our five communities, beautifying our beloved One-Five," McOsker said in a statement Wednesday. "Among the most basic services that we all want in each of our neighborhoods are clean public spaces. That's a necessity for pride and appreciation for the areas where we live, work and play. With every clean up, our team is working not only to beautify but to strengthen our communities."

The Clean 15 Program travels throughout the 15th Council District on a schedule, addressing dumping issues in each of the five communities, each day of the work week, with one team operating on Saturdays.

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