UPS and its affiliates have agreed to a $1.7 million settlement concerning a lawsuit filed by district attorneys for 45 California counties. The suit alleged that UPS carelessly disposed of hazardous and medical waste labeled as regular trash, which included harmful materials. The investigation covered 140 UPS locations and revealed that this waste was sent to landfills not designated for such types. Following the lawsuit, UPS has initiated new waste management systems and training for employees to address these issues effectively.
UPS has agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle a lawsuit regarding the improper disposal of hazardous waste, affecting 45 California counties.
The investigation revealed that UPS disposed of hazardous and medical waste in regular trashbins, which contained corrosive and toxic materials, sent to inappropriate landfills.
As a result of the lawsuit, UPS has implemented new waste management systems and training programs aimed at addressing the issues raised about hazardous waste disposal.
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