The Bullet: The owners and Chief Executive Officers of Total Reclaim, the Northwest’s largest recycler of electronic waste, were sentenced on April 23, 2019 in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 28 months in prison and three years of supervised…
Houston’s Wright Containers hit with Felony Charges for Alleged Dumping of Toxic Chemicals
The Bullet: A Houston chemical container company and two of its principals face felony environmental charges. It is alleged the company used a hidden storm drain to dump benzene and other highly toxic liquids into waterways near homes and schools…
Shell Oil Refinery to pay Civil Penalty and Make Improvements to Facility Because of its Violations of RCRA Regulations
The Bullet: USEPA issued a civil penalty of $142,664 and other costs to a Shell Oil Company refinery in Martinez, CA. USEPA took action against the company after its inspections identified multiple violations of the hazardous waste regulations. As part…
Retail Store Chain to pay $375,000 Civil Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations
The Bullet: A major retailer reached a settlement with USEPA regarding violations of the Federal hazardous waste regulations. In addition to correcting the violations the retailer must pay a civil penalty of $375,000. Read the EPA news release: EPA Announces…
RCRA Violations Detected and Corrected at Delaware Solid Waste Authority – Cherry Island Landfill
The Bullet: The Cherry Island Landfill, operated by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority was issued several Notice of Violations (NOVs) by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) for several potential violations of the state’s Solid and…
Army Settles With EPA for Hazardous Waste Violations at Fort Wainwright, AK – Pays $59,220 in Penalties
The Bullet: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with the U.S. Army for alleged violations of its hazardous waste permit at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. As part of the settlement, the Army has agreed to pay $59,220 in…
Delaware Hospital Cited for Multiple RCRA Violations
The Bullet: A hospital in Dover, DE was cited for multiple violations of state regulations by the DNREC. Who: Bayhealth Kent General Hospital. A Large Quantity Generator of hazardous waste and a Small Quantity Handler of Universal Waste. Delaware Department…
U.S. EPA settles with two San Joaquin Valley companies to ensure safe handling of hazardous waste
The Bullet: US EPA announced the conclusions of enforcement actions against two hazardous waste generators in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Fines paid by the two facilities total $75,200. Read the US EPA press release: U.S. EPA settles with two San…
Virginia Chemical Distributor to Pay $612,339 for Violations of Hazardous Waste Storage Regulations
The Bullet: A chemical distribution facility in Roanoke, Va was ordered by an administrative law judge to pay a $612,339 penalty for multiple violations of federal and state hazardous waste storage regulations. Who: United States Environmental Agency (USEPA) issued the…
Delaware Composting Facility Issued NOV by DNREC
The Bullet: The DNREC issued an NOV (Notice of Violation) to a commercial composting company based on information it provided in its quarterly report and an inspection of the site. Potential violations include exceeding the facility’s limits for on-site storage…