How to delete a file tracked by git-lfs and release the storage quota?

How to delete a never-use-again file and release the storage back to the github lfs quota?

Does deleting the reference point of the file in git history work in this situation?

Solution

Found this new method (2023)

Open support github ticket https://support.github.com/contact?tags=docs-generic%2Crr-general-technical
Write subject title as "remove git lfs file"
Virtual Agent button should appear below
Click that to open dialog with bot
Click "Remove a file(s) from LFS
Bot responds with guide to get LFS file ID's
AND you need to remove file from history also https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/removing-sensitive-data-from-a-repository