Wine Bottle Maker to Pay $3.5M for Title 22 Hazardous Waste Violations in California
A wine bottle maker in Madera, California will pay $3,500,000 to settle violations of State hazardous waste requirements, including failure to adequately train employees to properly handle hazardous waste.
According to a press release from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the company’s violations stem from dusts containing over-the-limit levels of arsenic, cadmium, and lead. Violations include;
In California, sites that manage hazardous waste are subject to unique, complex requirements above and beyond those found in the Federal US EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) rules. Whether you’re new to hazardous waste management, new to California, or you’ve been working with these rules for years, there’s always something new to learn and always something to improve.
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According to a press release from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the company’s violations stem from dusts containing over-the-limit levels of arsenic, cadmium, and lead. Violations include;
- Failure to adequately train personnel on hazardous waste handling as required under Federal and State regulations
- Illegal hazardous waste disposal at locations throughout the facility
- Illegal hazardous waste disposal to landfills not authorized to accept hazardous waste
- Failure to prepare or maintain a hazardous waste spill contingency plan to mitigate unplanned releases
California Title 22 Hazardous Waste Training
In California, sites that manage hazardous waste are subject to unique, complex requirements above and beyond those found in the Federal US EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) rules. Whether you’re new to hazardous waste management, new to California, or you’ve been working with these rules for years, there’s always something new to learn and always something to improve.
Build the confidence to make day-to-day management decisions that keep your site in compliance with the rules for California generators in Title 22 and the California Health & Safety Code, meet annual training mandates, and build a streamlined approach to managing hazardous waste from cradle to grave with expert training at Lion.com.
Hazadous Waste in California Workshop
Don’t miss the workshop trusted by California’s generators for twenty years when it comes to San Diego on September 26-27, Los Angeles on September 29-30, Bakersfield on October 3-4, and Oakland on October 6-7!
California Hazardous Waste Management Online Course
Can’t make the workshop? Get the same expert training—plus downloadable resources, fast answers from Lion hazardous waste trainers, and 365 days of Lion Membership—when you take the new 24/7 online course California Hazardous Waste Management.
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