Walmart could pay up to $7.5 million in penalties following a 2021 lawsuit alleging the retailer dumped over 80 tons of hazardous waste in California landfills.

Without admitting wrongdoing, the retailer agreed to pay a $4.3 million civil fine plus $3.2 million to cover legal costs.

The store operator also paid out $25 million in penalties in 2010 after San Diego prosecutors took them to court over negligent practices Walmart will pay $7.5 million in penalties and costs to the state of California for allegedly disposing hazardous ...

Walmart is fined $7.5 million for illegally disposing of hazardous waste in California, with the settlement demanding audits to ensure future compliance with state laws.

Walmart will pay $7.5 million in civil penalties and costs in a settlement with California prosecutors who alleged the retail corporation unlawfully disposed hazardous waste and medical waste from their facilities statewide in city landfills.

The settlement was announced on Tuesday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, following more than 70 audits by authorities of waste that Walmart sent to the landfills between 2015 and 2021. Bonta said the audits found thousands of containers of toxic aerosols and liquid wastes including spray paints,

California Attorney General Bonta Announces $7.5 Million Settlement with Walmart for Illegal Disposal of Hazardous Waste and Medical Waste

Walmart Inc. has agreed to pay California $7.5 million to resolve claims that it dumped hazardous substances and medical waste into landfills across the state.

The world’s most profitable retailer has been ordered to pay approximately $7.5 million in penalties for violating environmental regulations regarding the disposal of toxic and medical waste. Walmart has agreed to pay civil penalties and costs to settle a lawsuit filed by the California Attorney General’s Office,