California Seeks to Settle Frontier Waste Suit for $3.5 Million

California is settling its illegal hazardous waste disposal suit against Frontier California Inc. for $3.5 million.

California said the telecom provider violated the state hazardous waste control law through its collection and disposal of electronic equipment, batteries, and chemicals used by its technicians.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) and the District Attorneys’ Offices of Alameda County and San Mateo County announced the settlement with Frontier on Thursday.

Under the terms of the proposed judgment, Frontier must pay the $3.5 million “for penalties, costs, and supplemental environmental projects to benefit the community.” The company must alter its business practices ...