The Post uncovered a new stinking crisis in LA. This is your first priority, Nithya

Maryam Zar argues that Los Angeles Mayor Nithya Raman should make reliable rubbish collection and illegal dumping enforcement a priority. She says neglected streets are affecting both Pacific Palisades residents rebuilding after the fire and communities in South LA and Downtown, and that visible, dependable clean-up would show residents what they receive for higher rubbish charges.

City records cited in the article show crews removed 44.2 million pounds of illegally dumped rubbish in 16 months, at a cost of $42 million in 2025; three council districts accounted for more than half of that year’s collected waste. The monthly bill for a single-family home rose from $36.32 to $59.53, with further increases expected. Zar calls for regular crews in dumping hotspots, clear schedules, better follow-up on reports and action in the Palisades before heavy rain.