California Air Resources Board

Grange Debris Box & Wrecking Co., Inc. Case Settles for $4,125

Grange Debris Box & Wrecking Co., Inc. provides waste and recycling services in Marin County, California. In November 2011, Grange Debris Box & Wrecking Co., Inc. agreed to pay $4,125.00 in penalties; $3,094.00 to the California Air Pollution Control Fund and $1,031.00 to the Peralta Community College District for violating air quality regulations. An investigation by the ARB showed that Grange Debris Box & Wrecking Co., Inc. failed to comply with the solid waste collection vehicle rule by neglecting to install legally required emission-reduction devices by applicable compliance dates. Grange Debris Box & Wrecking Co., Inc. also failed to properly self-inspect their diesel vehicles to assure that vehicles met state smoke emission standards. ARB documented violations as they related to the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Solid Waste Collection Vehicle Program (SWCV). To settle the case Grange Debris Box & Wrecking Co., Inc. agreed to the $4,125.00 penalty and to comply with the PSIP and SWCV programs in addition to other ARB programs.

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