Fitchburg, MA Recycling Company Fined by MassDEP for Violations Relating to Asbestos Disposal

In May 2009, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) fined a Fitchburg, MA recycling company for violations relating to the disposal of solid waste and asbestos at a demolition debris processing facility.

In October 2007 MassDEP inspected the facility, where they found the company was unable to produce copies of required reports for asbestos-containing materials.

The company was fined $1,8600, and was also required to provide funding for a MassDEP educational project with regard to MassDEP's asbestos regulations.

Exposure to asbestos is known to cause serious illnesses such as mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer or asbestosis.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an asbestos illness, contact our lawyers today for a free review of your case. A Weitz & Luxenberg representative will contact you as soon as possible.