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California senators considering bill to shift regulation of scrap metal recyclers to the state

  • A proposed bill in the California Senate, SB 404, aims to provide consistent regulation for California's scrap metal recycling facilities, including Radius Recycling in Oakland, which had a fire that spewed toxic smoke into the community.
  • SB 404 intends to standardize permitting and create clearer guidelines for hazardous by-products, according to Margaret Rosegay, a representative of the California Metal Recyclers Coalition.
  • Alameda County's Board of Supervisors opposed SB 404, stating it would categorically exclude hazardous waste from the definition of hazardous waste at metal shredding facilities.
  • The county expressed concerns that SB 404 could lead to more serious incidents, citing a history of negligence in regulating metal shredding facilities in California.
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Associated Press News broke the news in United States on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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