EPA Cites Scrap Recycler for Violations

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has cited Elyria Recycling Co. for alleged violations of EPA regulations to protect stratospheric ozone at the company's scrap processing facility in Elyria, Ohio.

EPA alleges Elyria Recycling failed to recover refrigerants containing ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons from appliances or to verify if they had been removed before disposal. In addition, EPA said the company failed to keep copies of signed statements verifying CFC removal for at least three years.

"EPA's mission is to protect public health and the environment," said Acting Regional Administrator Bharat Mathur. "We will take whatever steps are needed to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act."