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Metal recycler served search warrant after allegations of illegal pollution

A Florence-Firestone metal recycler is under scrutiny after a search warrant was served there on Wednesday by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Atlas Iron & Metal Company has been accused of improperly handling materials that could cause environmental hazards, often by the teachers, students and parents of nearby Jordan High School.

Lauren Lyster reports for the KTLA 5 News on Aug. 17, 2022.