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Former Entrepreneur Cleans Up 100,000 Pounds of LA Trash

12/9/2025

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Juan Naula, a former tech entrepreneur, collected 100,000 pounds of garbage in Los Angeles over 10 months.
He accuses the city of garbage-collection delays, noting crews can take weeks to respond.
Naula moved from Virginia and aims to improve cleanliness in local parks and neighborhoods.
A spokesperson for Mayor Karen Bass acknowledged Naula's efforts and said the city will review 311 requests for better service.

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Story summary

Juan Naula, a former tech entrepreneur, collected 100,000 pounds of garbage in Los Angeles over 10 months.
He accuses the city of garbage-collection delays, noting crews can take weeks to respond.
Naula moved from Virginia and aims to improve cleanliness in local parks and neighborhoods.
A spokesperson for Mayor Karen Bass acknowledged Naula's efforts and said the city will review 311 requests for better service.