The EPA's inspection of Max Environmental's landfill revealed significant compliance failures, including inadequate training, operational maintenance issues, and hazardous waste management failures. Treated samples showed contamination exceeding safety standards for toxic metals. In response, the EPA issued orders for remediation and compliance, necessitating the hiring of a third-party contractor to rectify issues and verify waste treatment efficacy. The agency emphasized the need for adherence to regulatory measures to ensure safety and environmental protection, particularly in hazardous waste disposal stemming from the oil and gas industry.
There was a hole in the roof and it was raining during the inspection, said Jeanna Henry, indicating serious compliance issues faced by Max Environmental.
The landfill accepts industrial waste like contaminated soils, acids, and dust from the oil and gas industry, highlighting the regulatory challenges in hazardous waste management.
EPA's March 2023 inspection revealed Max Environmental failed to minimize hazardous waste release risks, raise alarm about operational failures, and exceed hazardous substance standards.
In 2024, EPA mandated Max Environmental to rectify findings from inspections, proving regulatory enforcement can enforce compliance and improve hazardous waste management at landfills.
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