California is fining CVS Health $3.6 million for failing to follow the state's recycling law, state regulators said Dec. 9.
The California Department of Resources and Recovery, also known as CalRecycle, said CVS failed to redeem deposits on bottles and cans at 81 of its stores in the state, as is required under the state's beverage container recycling law.
The fine seeks to recover $1.8 million in $100-a-day fees that the stores failed to pay, as well as an additional $1.8 million in civil penalties.
The action against CVS, filed Dec. 5, is part of California's broader effort to support recycling and to make sure consumers have access to convenient recycling options, according to CalRecycle's news release.
"Today’s action sends a message that we will hold retailers accountable for refunding consumers their nickel and dime recycling deposits," said Jared Blumenfeld, California secretary for environmental protection. "Everyone must do their part as we work to protect our environment and ensure that all Californians have convenient access to recycling."
Read the full news release here.
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