The owners of S&W Atlas Iron & Metal in South L.A. have reached a plea deal to permanently shut down their facility after pleading guilty to misdemeanor counts of unlawful hazardous waste disposal. The deal includes fines totaling approximately $150,000 and $1 million in restitution to the Los Angeles Unified School District. Additionally, Matthew and Gary Weisenberg must complete 200 hours of community service, serve two years of probation, and may not operate a recycling business on their property again. The county's District Attorney emphasized the serious repercussions for environmental crimes during a news conference.
In a significant legal consequence for environmental negligence, S&W Atlas Iron & Metal will permanently shut down after violating hazardous waste laws.
The owners of the plant face a series of penalties, including fines, restitution, community service, and a strict prohibition against recycling at their facility.
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