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EPA finishes Phase 1 hazardous-materials removal at 9,201 properties

February 26, 2025

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PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — EPA completed Phase 1 household hazardous materials removal in 28 days, clearing 9,201 buildings — 4,852 in the Eaton footprint and 4,349 in the Palisades — and hauling away about 300 tons of propane tanks, lithium-ion batteries, pesticides and similar waste using 1,700 workers.

Roughly 4,400 additional structures were deferred to the Army Corps for further work. Phase 1 completion is the gate that had to clear before Phase 2 debris removal could begin on a lot.

Who’s involved

  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Where to get help

Debris, remediation, and rebuild questions are what the AlterCare reps at the Hub handle in person. See when they’re on site.

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