Hazardous waste management company hit with $1M Washington state fine

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 265

Last Updated: 1 day, 15 hours ago


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A national waste management company faces over $1 million in Washington state fines for alleged mishandling of used oil, solvents and other toxic materials.

Last week, the state Department of Ecology fined Crystal Clean $1.04 million after its Lakewood location was found to have violated multiple state laws. It’s the highest penalty Ecology has imposed on a single company so far this year.

Over two years, Ecology found violations that included more than …

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