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DTSC Secures $100,800 Settlement with Dry Cleaner for Cleanup Violations

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has secured a $100,800 settlement with the former operators of Omo’s Fabricare Dry Cleaners in Richmond. The penalties are for non-compliance with a 2023 DTSC cleanup order related to tetrachloroethylene (PCE) contamination at the site.

CA DTSC Funds Cleanup for Affordable Housing Development

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has funded the cleanup of contaminated land, enabling the development of over 2,100 affordable homes for low-income and unhoused Bay Area residents. This initiative transforms previously unusable sites into housing opportunities, addressing both environmental and housing crises.

State-Funded Cleanup Enables New Affordable Housing

The California Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) announced the opening of 43 new affordable homes in Richmond, funded by a state cleanup program. This project is part of a larger initiative to convert contaminated land into safe housing, with over 200 homes expected across three sites this year.

California Fines TheBeadChest.com $17,000 for Excessive Lead

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has fined online retailer TheBeadChest.com $17,000 for selling jewelry with excessive lead levels. The retailer has agreed to stop selling non-compliant jewelry.

California Hazardous Waste Management Plan Approved

The California Board of Environmental Safety has approved the Department of Toxic Substances Control's 2025 Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The plan aims to modernize hazardous waste systems, reduce hazardous waste generation by 40%, and divert waste from landfills through recycling and other circular economy techniques.

DTSC Strengthens Environmental Protections for Ecobat Lead Recycling Facility

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued strengthened 10-year operating and post-closure permits for the Ecobat lead recycling facility in Los Angeles County. The decision includes expanded environmental monitoring, facility upgrades, and increased financial accountability, following extensive community input.

DTSC Finds Chiquita Canyon LLC Out of Compliance, Subject to Penalties

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued a Determination of Non-Compliance to Chiquita Canyon LLC, Chiquita Canyon, Inc., and Waste Connections US, Inc. The companies face daily fines of $25,000 until they provide an adequate plan to address ongoing environmental threats from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

DTSC Orders Emergency Cleanup of Toxic Contamination

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued an order to Magellan Aerospace and Market Creek Plaza LLC requiring immediate cleanup of trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination in San Diego. The order mandates vapor mitigation, sampling, and investigation of soil, soil vapor, and groundwater.