California shouldn’t weaken hazardous waste rules to allow local landfills to accept toxic dirt that currently goes to two specialized disposal sites in the Central Valley and hazardous facilities in ...

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California produces millions of tons of hazardous waste every year – toxic detritus that can leach into groundwater or blow into the air. It’s waste that can explode, spark fires, eat through metal ...

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The fires have turned some electric car batteries and household items into "unexploded ordnances," says an EPA official tasked with the cleanup Hazmat crews tackle toxic waste left behind by LA's ...

The approach is a significant step. State landfill becomes first in US to properly handle hazardous waste: 'Removed off the ...

Sandblasting material used to strip paint was trucked 500 miles or more to a remote warehouse near the Missouri River. Trucks filled with 66 tons of hazardous material left Yazoo City, Mississippi, on ...

(CNN) — As the winds die down and firefighters seize control of the deadly infernos that have scorched more than 60 square miles, Los Angeles faces an unimaginable task before anyone can rebuild: ...

Recent wildfires in Los Angeles have not only devastated communities but have also left behind a dangerous legacy—hazardous waste. Burned materials, damaged structures, and chemical residues pose ...