2016-2021: Walmart settles $7.5M for improper hazardous waste disposal in California.

Walmart will pay $7.5 million to settle allegations of illegal hazardous and medical waste disposal in California from 2016 to 2021. The company admitted to improperly disposing of nearly 400 tons of such waste in landfills. The settlement requires Walmart to fund cleanup efforts and conduct annual audits of its waste practices for the next four years. This case emphasizes corporate responsibility for environmental compliance.

October 22, 2024
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