San Jose Department of Public Works conducts encampment abatements with at least 72-hour written notice, offers shelter through outreach, and stores unattended personal property for 90 days under Lavan v. Los Angeles (9th Cir. 2012). Hazardous waste is handled under California EPA standards.
San Jose's encampment response is led by the Department of Public Works alongside the Housing Department's outreach contractors and SJPD. Standard cleanup protocol calls for at least 72 hours of posted written notice at the encampment, multiple outreach visits with shelter referrals, and a scheduled abatement day. During cleanup, workers separate trash from personal property; unattended belongings of apparent value must be tagged, photographed, and stored for at least 90 days under principles from Lavan v. City of Los Angeles, 693 F.3d 1022 (9th Cir. 2012). Hazardous waste like syringes and feces is handled per California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and CalEPA standards. Emergency cleanups for immediate health threats can occur on shorter notice.
Failure to follow notice and property-storage protocols can trigger Lavan civil rights claims with damages and injunctive relief. Occupants who refuse to remove property after lawful notice may have items taken to storage; resisting lawful abatement supports separate criminal charges.
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