HARTFORD -- The state of Connecticut has struck an environmental deal with Home Depot.

Posted on June 14, 2006

HARTFORD -- The state of Connecticut has struck an environmental deal with Home Depot.

Home Depot is making big changes thanks to a settlement with the state. They will now take better care with hazardous materials like fertilizer and pool chemicals to keep them from being accidentally released.

"They have gone so far as to contact the manufacturers so they develop stronger bags that are less likely to break." said DEP Commissioner Gina McCarthy.

In an announcement today, the state DEP says the home improvement chain will also pay a $425,000 fine and in addition to changing procedures at 13 Connecticut stores and they're implementing the program at all Home Depot's nationwide.

The problems at Home Depot were discovered through a routine inspection, but the DEP hopes other stores will take action now.

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Settlements and Verdicts

Home Depot

Posted on June-14-06

Settlements and Verdicts

Home Depot

Home Depot reached an environmental deal with the State of Connecticut. Through a routine inspection, the home improvement chain was found to accidentally release hazardous chemicals such as fertilizer and pool chemicals through bags that were breaking and spilling the products. The state DEP has agreed to Home Depot paying a fine of $425,000, contacting manufacturers to develop stronger bags and changing procedures in all its stores nationwide. (Jun-14-06) [WFSB NEWS]

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