"The complaint, reviewed by SFGATE, was filed by dozens of California city and district attorneys, who alleged that the beauty vendor didn't keep records of the items it threw out and did not determine if the products were used, recalled, expired or damaged. Some of the items included nail care products, fragrances, cosmetics and sunscreens, as well as beauty tools with electronic devices, ignitable liquids, batteries and aerosol products, per the complaint. In California, it's illegal to throw away hazardous waste in the trash."
"To settle the allegations, Sephora is set to pay $550,000 in civil penalties, $200,000 in cost recovery and $25,000 to the state's Environmental Enforcement and Training Account, the DA's office said. Sacramento County will receive $67,730 of the settlement money, one of the highest payouts among the counties. San Francisco is set to receive just over $5,000, according to the court documents."
Sephora allegedly disposed of waste consisting largely of damaged, returned or expired items that could not be sold. The complaint was filed by dozens of California city and district attorneys who said the company did not keep records or determine whether products were used, recalled, expired or damaged. Items included nail care products, fragrances, cosmetics, sunscreens, and beauty tools with electronic devices, ignitable liquids, batteries and aerosol products. Thirty-one Bay Area retail locations were named. Sephora agreed to pay $550,000 in civil penalties, $200,000 in cost recovery and $25,000 to the state's enforcement account. Sacramento County will receive $67,730 and San Francisco about $5,000. Sephora stated it has always handled hazardous waste in strict compliance with the Hazardous Waste Control Law.
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