The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Apple over “claims of violations of federal hazardous waste law”. Here are the details.
Apple fined $261,283 as part of the settlement
In a press release issued earlier today, the EPA stated that Apple has addressed multiple hazardous waste management and air emissions issues at its Scott Boulevard facility in Santa Clara, California, as part of a settlement that will also cost the company $261,283 in penalties.
From the press release:
The Apple Inc. facility generates hazardous waste regulated under RCRA. In August 2023 and January 2024, EPA conducted inspections of the facility after receiving a tip and complaint from the public. During the inspections and reviews of facility records, EPA inspectors identified multiple violations of federal requirements for the management of hazardous waste. These violations included failure to: Properly characterize hazardous waste.
Identify land disposal restriction requirements and provide written notification of the restrictions.
Maintain a permit to store hazardous waste for more than 90 days.
Control air emissions from a solvent waste tank.
Properly label and date hazardous waste containers.
Follow hazardous waste container management standards.
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