California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control Reaches $1.5M Settlement With Radius Recycling Over Toxic Fires

California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control has reached a $1.5 million settlement with Radius Recycling, the West Oakland scrap metal company it accused of environmental and fire-prevention violations. 

Formerly known as Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Radius has been repeatedly cited, fined, and sued for violating environmental laws, including spewing toxic waste and emissions, such as zinc and lead byproducts, and for causing illegal fires. Many of the Radius pollutants have been associated with worse health outcomes for surrounding communities. 

Read more at The Oaklandside