Metech Recycling Paid Penalties to Settle Hazardous Violations

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Metech Recycling announced that it has reached a settlement with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) over hazardous waste violations at its Gilroy, California facility that occurred during the period from 2015 to 2017. The settlement was approved by the Alameda Superior Court judge in end-January this year. As per settlement deal, the e-scrap recycling company has agreed to pay $310,000 in penalties to the state of California.

The inspection carried out by DTSC inspectors had concluded that Metech Recycling facility treated mercury-containing devices in a metal shredder without a permit, in violation of state rules. Consequently, DTSC had ordered the company to stop its shredding operations from September 2016 to August 2018. The company was given permission to restart the shredder in August 2018.

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During the period of shutdown, the company had undertaken several remedial actions to decontaminate the facility. In addition, it also brought in changes to equipment, so as to prevent release of hazardous waste.

As per the settlement, Metech Recycling will have to make an upfront payment of $100,000. The remaining $210,000 can be paid in monthly instalments over a period of 15 months.