Rejuvenation issued $18,053 penalty by DEQ for hazardous waste violations
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an $18,053 civil penalty to Rejuvenation Inc., for multiple hazardous waste violations including failing to adequately train employees in hazardous waste requirements, failing to keep hazardous waste containers closed and failing to maintain a hazardous waste reduction plan on site. The violations occurred at the company’s facility located at 2550 NW Nicolai St., Portland, OR. Additionally, DEQ cited the company, without penalty, for other violations including failing to keep universal waste lamps in adequate containers and for accumulating hazardous waste in containers without adequate labeling or dating.
DEQ issued the penalty because improper management of hazardous wastes threatens public health and the environment. The failure of the company to comply with hazardous waste rules increases the risk that the public or the environment could be harmed by the mismanagement of waste.
View enforcement letter at https://www.oregon.gov/deq/nr/051617Rejuv.pdf
Contact
Jennifer Flynt, Public Information Officer, 503-730-5924, flynt.jennifer@deq.state.or.us