ADEM cites Anniston Army Depot for hazardous waste violations

The Associated Press
May 20, 2004

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The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced Thursday it has cited the Anniston Army Depot for improper handling, storage and record keeping of hazardous waste.

The May 6 order, which cites violations of the state's 1978 hazardous waste management act, assessed a $19,950 civil penalty. The depot removed the hazardous materials and provided necessary records to the department following a regular inspection.

ADEM staff found several containers of hazardous waste being stored on-site for more than 90 days without a proper permit, including construction and demolition waste containers from older depot building renovations. The department also cited the depot for not having manifests from hazardous waste transport available for review and for storing a drum of used oil without proper labeling.

ADEM said visual observations found no adverse environmental effect from the violations.