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NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Judge jails recycling plant owners accused of exposing Watts students to toxic waste

The owners of a recycling plant in South L.A. face jail time for exposing students to toxic waste and violating a court order.
fromKqed
3 months ago
California

Pasadena Post Office Brings Together Community Affected By Eaton Fire | KQED

California's directive endangers essential social safety services amid fire recovery efforts.
Local officials express alarm over proximity of hazardous material sites.
fromEarth911
1 month ago
Environment

Recycling Mystery: Tanning Beds

Tanning beds pose recycling challenges due to hazardous materials like mercury and PCBs.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Judge jails recycling plant owners accused of exposing Watts students to toxic waste

The owners of a recycling plant in South L.A. face jail time for exposing students to toxic waste and violating a court order.
fromKqed
3 months ago
California

Pasadena Post Office Brings Together Community Affected By Eaton Fire | KQED

California's directive endangers essential social safety services amid fire recovery efforts.
Local officials express alarm over proximity of hazardous material sites.
fromEarth911
1 month ago
Environment

Recycling Mystery: Tanning Beds

Tanning beds pose recycling challenges due to hazardous materials like mercury and PCBs.
more#environmental-safety
#recycling
fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
1 month ago
London food

WATCH dramatic moment recycling truck catches fire near homes in Bethnal Green

Improper disposal of batteries can lead to dangerous fires.
Residents urged to recycle hazardous materials properly.
fromEarth911
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
1 month ago
London food

WATCH dramatic moment recycling truck catches fire near homes in Bethnal Green

Improper disposal of batteries can lead to dangerous fires.
Residents urged to recycle hazardous materials properly.
fromEarth911
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
more#recycling
Portland
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This tiny Pennsylvania community was deemed 'expendable.' So toxic waste keeps flowing

Max Environmental faced EPA compliance issues regarding hazardous waste management and operational failures.
#public-health
Portland
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This Pennsylvania landfill sends radioactive waste into a nearby creek-and fracking has only made it worse

A landfill in Pennsylvania discharges toxic industrial wastewater into Sewickley Creek, raising significant environmental and public health concerns.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

Elevated radiation detected at former Bay Area landfill turned art park

Elevated radiation levels found at Albany Bulb raise public health concerns for hikers and pet owners.
Portland
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This Pennsylvania landfill sends radioactive waste into a nearby creek-and fracking has only made it worse

A landfill in Pennsylvania discharges toxic industrial wastewater into Sewickley Creek, raising significant environmental and public health concerns.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

Elevated radiation detected at former Bay Area landfill turned art park

Elevated radiation levels found at Albany Bulb raise public health concerns for hikers and pet owners.
more#public-health
#community-concerns
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Malibu balks at proposal to unload fire debris near City Hall as EPA struggles to find sites

Residents oppose the EPA's proposal to open a hazardous waste processing site near schools in Malibu due to safety concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

The New NIMBY Battle Over the Waste From the L.A. Fires

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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Malibu balks at proposal to unload fire debris near City Hall as EPA struggles to find sites

Residents oppose the EPA's proposal to open a hazardous waste processing site near schools in Malibu due to safety concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

The New NIMBY Battle Over the Waste From the L.A. Fires

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.
more#community-concerns
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mexico authorities order factory cleanup after Guardian toxic waste investigation

Mexican regulators uncovered 30,000 tons of hazardous waste improperly stored at a recycling plant following investigative reports.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Shocking pictures of needles and syringes among 'despicable' Welling fly-tipping

Residents are outraged by hazardous waste dumping on Kay Street, highlighting ongoing issues with fly-tipping.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

DA investigation finds illegal hazardous, medical waste dumping at Santa Clara Co. hospitals

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