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Ballona Creek trash interceptor damaged during storms but will be fixed soon

Por: Los Angeles Times Nation January 21, 2023

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As winter storms pounded the West Coast, the crews operating the Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor 007 saw the extreme conditions as a test for the solar-powered waste collection system. Now that the skies have cleared, the results have become apparent: The interceptor has collected significant amounts of floating trash but also has been seriously damaged. According to data from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, the interceptor... + full article



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