Bay Area Air District has filed a lawsuit against Acme Fill Corporation regarding its landfill in Martinez, claiming violations of air quality regulations. The lawsuit seeks up to $87,850 in fines, with penalties accumulating at $12,550 per day for each violation. Emissions from the landfill exceeded legal limits for methane and other organic compounds significantly. Past inspections revealed leaks and non-compliance, although a recent inspection confirmed that the landfill is now meeting regulations. Methane emissions are noted for their environmental and health impacts, including contributions to climate change and respiratory issues.
The Bay Area Air District filed a lawsuit this week against the operator of a Martinez landfill for allegedly violating air quality regulations set by local and state agencies.
The district is asking that the company pay up to $87,850 for its violations, with each violation costing $12,550 per day, according to the lawsuit.
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to climate change, linked to respiratory and cardiovascular harm, and can contribute to smog formation.
Since the alleged 2023 violations, an inspection conducted last year by the Air District found that the landfill had come into compliance with air quality regulations.
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