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As a result of a five-year investigation, during which violations were found at
236 Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores, distribution centers and storage facilities
in California, Wal-Mart was accused of improperly dumping hazardous waste such
as acid, aerosols, chemicals, fertilizer, motor oil, paint and pesticides. For
example, in April 2002, investigators observed "piles of multicolored unknown
fertilizer type substances and torn sacks of ammonium sulfate" at a Wal-Mart
store in Vacaville, California, after a child had been playing on a pile of
"yellowish colored powder" near the store’s garden department.
To settle the matter, Wal-Mart agreed to pay $27.6 million, comprised of a $20
million fine, $3 million to improve store maintenance, $3 million for other
environmental projects, and $1.6 million for legal costs.
The case is People of the State of California v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Superior
Court of California, San Diego County, No. 37-2010-00089145
