Pep Boys to Pay $3.7M in Hazardous Waste Lawsuit

These findings were uncovered during an investigation led by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Environmental Protection Unit from April 2014 to November 2017.

SEATTLE (Waste 360):  Automotive aftermarket retail and service chain Pep Boys has agreed to pay $3.7 million to resolve allegations that it violated California laws by illegally disposing of automotive fluids, used motor oil and other hazardous wastes into company bins that were destined for landfill, as well as improperly shredding customer information containing confidential records.

These findings were uncovered during an investigation led by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Environmental Protection Unit from April 2014 to November 2017, according to a report by East Bay Times.

In addition to paying the settlement, Pep Boys will undergo a trash audit to ensure its hazardous waste and customer information are properly disposed of going forward.

Courtesy: https://www.waste360.com

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