SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- In an ongoing effort to clean up abandoned homeless encampments, crews with the City of San Diego are set to remove five tons of debris near the Torrey Pines Gliderport starting Thursday. This abatement operation, which is expected to last throughout the next week, prese nts unique challenges due to the difficult-to-reach terrain in the cliffside area. On part of this, city crews will be working in collaboration with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department to use a helicopter for the removal of trash and debris. When is the the best time to list homes for sale in San Diego? This aerial support is part of SDFD's annual flight training program, which is required by the department. The helicopter will be used to lift bags of debris and transport them to nearby dumpsters. The abandoned encampment area, which is located just north of the Torrey Pines Gliderport, had been visited multiple times by city code officers to ensure that no one is currently living in the area. In accordance with standard protocol, the city posted 24-hour notices for the scheduled abatement. Additionally, the San Diego Police Department’s Neighborhood Policing Division visited the site to offer support services. However, no individuals were found at the site during these visits, according to city officials. While the cleanup operation continues, there will be no disruption to operations at the Torrey Pines Gliderport. However, a portion of the northern parking lot near Blacks Beach Trail has been closed since last week to accommodate the ongoing work. ...read more read less