The state of California has filed a lawsuit against Walmart, saying that the mega-retailer is responsible for illegally dumping thousands of tons of hazardous materials in local landfills across the state, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Monday.
California's attorney general is suing Walmart, saying the company illegally dumps toxic waste.
"When one person throws out a battery or half-empty hairspray bottle, we may think that it's no big deal," Bonta said. "But when we're talking about tens of thousands of batteries, cleaning supplies, and other hazardous waste, the impact to our environment and our communities can be huge." Using estimates from internal Walmart waste audits, the Department of Justice says the company discards over a million items each year, weighing in at a combined 159,600 pounds.