California regulators want to weaken hazardous waste disposal rulesCalifornia may relax rules on hazardous waste disposal, allowing contaminated soil into municipal landfills amid regulatory discussions.
Once the Fires Are Out, California Must Remove Tons of Dangerous DebrisThe cleanup in Los Angeles County after wildfires will involve complex debris removal due to hazardous waste mixed with personal belongings.
Walmart fined for illegally dumping toxic waste in CaliforniaWalmart was fined for illegally dumping 400 tons of hazardous and medical waste into California landfills, posing health and environmental risks.
America's biggest retailer accused of endangering Californians for yearsWalmart is facing $7.5 million in penalties for illegal hazardous waste dumping in California, posing health risks over the past seven years.
Finally we know where toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires could end upOfficials are preparing to dump potentially hazardous wildfire debris into nonhazardous landfills, risking public health.There is a lack of transparency regarding the disposal of millions of tons of contaminated wildfire debris.
Pasadena Post Office Brings Together Community Affected By Eaton Fire | KQEDCalifornia's directive endangers essential social safety services amid fire recovery efforts.Local officials express alarm over proximity of hazardous material sites.
California regulators want to weaken hazardous waste disposal rulesCalifornia may relax rules on hazardous waste disposal, allowing contaminated soil into municipal landfills amid regulatory discussions.
Once the Fires Are Out, California Must Remove Tons of Dangerous DebrisThe cleanup in Los Angeles County after wildfires will involve complex debris removal due to hazardous waste mixed with personal belongings.
Walmart fined for illegally dumping toxic waste in CaliforniaWalmart was fined for illegally dumping 400 tons of hazardous and medical waste into California landfills, posing health and environmental risks.
America's biggest retailer accused of endangering Californians for yearsWalmart is facing $7.5 million in penalties for illegal hazardous waste dumping in California, posing health risks over the past seven years.
Finally we know where toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires could end upOfficials are preparing to dump potentially hazardous wildfire debris into nonhazardous landfills, risking public health.There is a lack of transparency regarding the disposal of millions of tons of contaminated wildfire debris.
Pasadena Post Office Brings Together Community Affected By Eaton Fire | KQEDCalifornia's directive endangers essential social safety services amid fire recovery efforts.Local officials express alarm over proximity of hazardous material sites.
Judge jails recycling plant owners accused of exposing Watts students to toxic wasteThe owners of a recycling plant in South L.A. face jail time for exposing students to toxic waste and violating a court order.
How to Dispose of Liquor and Denatured Alcohol SafelyProper disposal of liquor and denatured alcohol is crucial for health and environmental safety.
Shutdown at Mexico toxic waste plant after Guardian investigation revealed pollution in nearby homesHeavy metals contamination from a recycling plant in Monterrey has prompted the shutdown of its furnaces until further investigation by federal environmental authorities.Investigations by the Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab highlighted serious environmental risks posed by handling hazardous waste at the plant.
Recycling Mystery: Tanning BedsTanning beds pose recycling challenges due to hazardous materials like mercury and PCBs.
Judge jails recycling plant owners accused of exposing Watts students to toxic wasteThe owners of a recycling plant in South L.A. face jail time for exposing students to toxic waste and violating a court order.
How to Dispose of Liquor and Denatured Alcohol SafelyProper disposal of liquor and denatured alcohol is crucial for health and environmental safety.
Shutdown at Mexico toxic waste plant after Guardian investigation revealed pollution in nearby homesHeavy metals contamination from a recycling plant in Monterrey has prompted the shutdown of its furnaces until further investigation by federal environmental authorities.Investigations by the Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab highlighted serious environmental risks posed by handling hazardous waste at the plant.
Recycling Mystery: Tanning BedsTanning beds pose recycling challenges due to hazardous materials like mercury and PCBs.
Canadians protest imports of US toxic waste amid Trump tariff warQuebec's landfill expansion for US hazardous waste faces local opposition and political tension amid US-Canada trade disputes.
EPA says President Trump ordered agency to move quickly on Eaton fire's toxic waste site in AzusaEPA established a hazardous debris site in Azusa without notifying nearby residents, following an executive order from President Trump.
Shocking pictures of needles and syringes among 'despicable' Welling fly-tippingResidents are outraged by hazardous waste dumping on Kay Street, highlighting ongoing issues with fly-tipping.
Canadians protest imports of US toxic waste amid Trump tariff warQuebec's landfill expansion for US hazardous waste faces local opposition and political tension amid US-Canada trade disputes.
EPA says President Trump ordered agency to move quickly on Eaton fire's toxic waste site in AzusaEPA established a hazardous debris site in Azusa without notifying nearby residents, following an executive order from President Trump.
Shocking pictures of needles and syringes among 'despicable' Welling fly-tippingResidents are outraged by hazardous waste dumping on Kay Street, highlighting ongoing issues with fly-tipping.
'We don't want it!' San Gabriel Valley rages against shipment of Eaton fire hazardous wasteResidents are alarmed by the hazardous waste processing at Lario Park without prior notification or community input.
WATCH dramatic moment recycling truck catches fire near homes in Bethnal GreenImproper disposal of batteries can lead to dangerous fires.Residents urged to recycle hazardous materials properly.
'We don't want it!' San Gabriel Valley rages against shipment of Eaton fire hazardous wasteResidents are alarmed by the hazardous waste processing at Lario Park without prior notification or community input.
WATCH dramatic moment recycling truck catches fire near homes in Bethnal GreenImproper disposal of batteries can lead to dangerous fires.Residents urged to recycle hazardous materials properly.
This tiny Pennsylvania community was deemed 'expendable.' So toxic waste keeps flowingMax Environmental faced EPA compliance issues regarding hazardous waste management and operational failures.
This Pennsylvania landfill sends radioactive waste into a nearby creek-and fracking has only made it worseA landfill in Pennsylvania discharges toxic industrial wastewater into Sewickley Creek, raising significant environmental and public health concerns.
A trash can for the US': anger in Mexico and Canada over toxic waste shipmentsUS exports over 1 million tons of hazardous waste annually, provoking health and environmental concerns, especially in Mexico and Canada.
Elevated radiation detected at former Bay Area landfill turned art parkElevated radiation levels found at Albany Bulb raise public health concerns for hikers and pet owners.
Los Angeles County files suit 'to stop the awful stench' at Chiquita Canyon landfillLos Angeles County is suing Chiquita Canyon Landfill for failing to control hazardous chemical reactions harmful to nearby communities.
This Pennsylvania landfill sends radioactive waste into a nearby creek-and fracking has only made it worseA landfill in Pennsylvania discharges toxic industrial wastewater into Sewickley Creek, raising significant environmental and public health concerns.
A trash can for the US': anger in Mexico and Canada over toxic waste shipmentsUS exports over 1 million tons of hazardous waste annually, provoking health and environmental concerns, especially in Mexico and Canada.
Elevated radiation detected at former Bay Area landfill turned art parkElevated radiation levels found at Albany Bulb raise public health concerns for hikers and pet owners.
Los Angeles County files suit 'to stop the awful stench' at Chiquita Canyon landfillLos Angeles County is suing Chiquita Canyon Landfill for failing to control hazardous chemical reactions harmful to nearby communities.
Scientists are racing to discover the depth of ocean damage sparked by the LA wildfiresThe Palisades Fire has devastated coastal areas, leading to hazardous ash and debris threatening ocean water quality and marine life.
Mexico authorities order factory cleanup after Guardian toxic waste investigationMexican regulators uncovered 30,000 tons of hazardous waste improperly stored at a recycling plant following investigative reports.
Malibu balks at proposal to unload fire debris near City Hall as EPA struggles to find sitesResidents oppose the EPA's proposal to open a hazardous waste processing site near schools in Malibu due to safety concerns.
DA investigation finds illegal hazardous, medical waste dumping at Santa Clara Co. hospitalsSanta Clara County hospitals illegally disposed of hazardous waste, violating laws regarding the handling of confidential and medical materials.
Bay Area hospitals accused of illegally dumping human fleshThe Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system is under investigation for illegal disposal of confidential patient information and hazardous waste materials.
DA investigation finds illegal hazardous, medical waste dumping at Santa Clara Co. hospitalsSanta Clara County hospitals illegally disposed of hazardous waste, violating laws regarding the handling of confidential and medical materials.
Bay Area hospitals accused of illegally dumping human fleshThe Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system is under investigation for illegal disposal of confidential patient information and hazardous waste materials.
Telecom firm Frontier settles hazardous waste violations case for $3.5 millionFrontier settled for $3.5 million over hazardous waste management violations, implementing accountability measures to protect public health and the environment.
WATCH shocking moment gas bottle explodes in front of refuse workerImproper disposal of hazardous items can lead to dangerous explosions in waste collection vehicles.
Telecom firm Frontier settles hazardous waste violations case for $3.5 millionFrontier settled for $3.5 million over hazardous waste management violations, implementing accountability measures to protect public health and the environment.
WATCH shocking moment gas bottle explodes in front of refuse workerImproper disposal of hazardous items can lead to dangerous explosions in waste collection vehicles.
How Do I Get Rid of My Old Barbecue Grill?Properly disposing of an old barbecue grill can be complicated due to hazardous waste regulations and recycling requirements.
Metal recycling plant accused of exposing Watts high school students to explosions, toxic wasteA metal recycling plant faces serious charges for endangering students at a nearby high school with hazardous waste and explosions.