Violation Tracker Individual Record
Company:
Home Depot U.S.A.
Current Parent Company:
Home Depot
Penalty:
$27,840,000
Year:
2018
Date:
March 8, 2018
Offense Group:
environment-related offenses
Primary Offense:
environmental violation
Violation Description:
The California Attorney General announced a $27,840,000 settlement with Home Depot U.S.A. to resolve allegations that its California stores and facilities unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste - including waste batteries, aerosol cans, paints, and electronic devices.
Level of Government:
state
Action Type:
agency action
Agency:
California Attorney General
Civil or Criminal Case:
civil
Facility State:
California
HQ Country of Parent:
USA
HQ State of Parent:
Georgia
Ownership Structure of Parent:
publicly traded
Major Industry of Parent:
retailing
Specific Industry of Parent:
retail-home improvement
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Parent company note:
Parent-subsidiary relationship is current as of the most recent revision listed in the Update Log.