WASHINGTON -- At the current pace of cleanup work, it could take up to 35 years and $280 billion to fix most of the nation's existing and yet-to-be-discovered hazardous waste sites, the government ...

SafetyKleen in Linden is facing a $175,000 penalty after an EPA inspection revealed serious hazardous waste management issues, highlighting the company's need for improved safety practices.

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Despite opposition from foothill communities, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward with its plan to use an Irwindale site to process hazardous debris from the Eaton Fire. For the ...