Piles Of Trash Cover SoCal Beaches After Series Of Storms

KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles

March 30, 2023

A number of powerful storms that have hit in recent months have led to an unprecedented buildup of trash along the Southern California coastline.

Mounds of debris could be seen all over Long Beach Wednesday evening, with yet another storm bearing in on the area overnight. Along with the accumulation of branches, seaweed and other naturally occurring refuse, one could also find tennis shoes, bicycle parts, recyclables and even pieces of a bedroom furniture set amongst the junk.

"I haven't seen anything particularly dangerous, but I'm worried about sharp stuff," said Bill Park, one Long Beach resident who often enjoys the Belmont Shore beach in the early evening with his pet dog, Pumpkin.

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