Postal Service fined $33,000 for dangerous waste violations at Seattle facility

Washington’s Department of Ecology fined the U.S. Postal Service $33,000 this week for improperly storing and disposing of packages containing dangerous wastes at its Seattle Bulk Mail Center.

The U.S. Service has already corrected the violations that “needed to be immediately addressed,” according to the Department of Ecology.

If leaking or damaged packages contain materials such as insecticides, propane, paints, or cleaning products, the facility is required to properly identify the substances, assess the related hazards, and then safely store and dispose of the waste.

The Postal Service has 30 days to pay the penalty or appeal to the state Pollution Control Hearings Board.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/postal-service-fined-33000-for-dangerous-waste-violations-at-seattle-facility/