#hazardous-waste

#hazardous-waste

US exports over 1 million tons of hazardous waste annually, provoking health and environmental concerns, especially in Mexico and Canada.

Elevated radiation levels found at Albany Bulb raise public health concerns for hikers and pet owners.

Walmart was fined for illegally dumping 400 tons of hazardous and medical waste into California landfills, posing health and environmental risks.

Proper disposal of liquor and denatured alcohol is crucial for health and environmental safety.

Officials 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.

Residents oppose the EPA's proposal to open a hazardous waste processing site near schools in Malibu due to safety concerns.

Residents in affected areas fear health risks from hazardous waste disposal sites established post-fires.

Local communities are voicing concerns about environmental justice and health risks related to toxic waste.

Residents are alarmed by the hazardous waste processing at Lario Park without prior notification or community input.

EPA established a hazardous debris site in Azusa without notifying nearby residents, following an executive order from President Trump.

Hazardous waste cleanup is critical post-wildfires in Los Angeles due to potential dangers from household items and lithium-ion batteries.

Santa Clara County hospitals illegally disposed of hazardous waste, violating laws regarding the handling of confidential and medical materials.

The Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system is under investigation for illegal disposal of confidential patient information and hazardous waste materials.

Frontier settled for $3.5 million over hazardous waste management violations, implementing accountability measures to protect public health and the environment.

Improper disposal of hazardous items can lead to dangerous explosions in waste collection vehicles.