Target Settles Hazardous Waste Allegations for $7.4 Million, Calif AG Says--Update
December 05 2018 - 7:43PM
Dow Jones News
By Josh Beckerman
Target Corp. (TGT) has reached a $7.4 million settlement related
to allegations about its handling of hazardous waste in California,
according to state Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
In an emailed statement, Target said "we've made significant
progress in the way we handle hazardous waste following our 2011
settlement with the state of California."
The company said it has "enhanced team member training, store
operations and auditing processes and we continue work to improve
our operations to best manage disposing of items like batteries,
hairspray and laundry detergent that require additional, special
care under California laws."
Local prosecutors had alleged that Target unlawfully disposed of
hazardous waste including electronics, batteries and compact
fluorescent light bulbs, as well as medical waste including
syringes. They alleged it didn't comply with the requirements of a
$22.5 million hazardous waste settlement in 2011.
Write to Josh Beckerman at josh.beckerman@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
December 05, 2018 19:28 ET (00:28 GMT)
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