BELLEVUE - A Woodinville painting contractor faces a $10,000 fine from the Department of Ecology (Ecology) for disregarding an order to correct safety and environmental practices involving the handling of
paint waste.
Ecology inspectors documented 38 violations at Laitala Enterprises Corp. in five inspections over the past 11 years. In September 2010, Ecology ordered the company to make six corrections, but the firm did not reply or file an appeal.
"These are basic safety and environmental housekeeping needs that similar businesses accomplish routinely," said Julie Sellick, regional hazardous waste and toxics reduction manager at Ecology's Bellevue regional office. "We recognized today's economic conditions and afforded Laitala Enterprises ample time and technical assistance to come into compliance. We issue this penalty as a last resort."
The order included directives to:
* Properly contain used paint cans, filters, and rags into closed, labeled and dated containers.
* Take similar steps for hazardous wastes.
* Provide secondary containment to hold liquid wastes if they leak or spill from their primary containers.
* Promptly and properly dispose of hazardous wastes via authorized disposal firms
* Make the required annual report on hazardous waste storage and disposal.
* Promptly contact Ecology to respond to the order and discuss plans to comply with it.
Laitala Enterprises may appeal the penalty to the Washington State Pollution Control Hearings Board.
Enforcement of hazardous waste laws supports Ecology's initiatives to reduce toxic threats to people and the environment.
Larry Altose, Ecology media relations, 206-920-2600, larry.altose@ecy.wa.gov
Daylin Davidson, Ecology hazardous waste program, 425-649-7090, daylin.davidson@ecy.wa.gov
For more information: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/index.html
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