EPA to Spend $2.7 Million on Hazardous Waste Cleanup at Vape Warehouse Following Disastrous Fire

This week, the EPA will begin a hazardous cleanup initiative at a vape supplier’s warehouse in Michigan, which is estimated to cost $2.7 million.

In March, the vape supplier’s warehouse roof collapsed due to a fire at the location, which authorities are attributing to improper storage of volatile materials.

"In May, EPA conducted an initial cleanup to degas and recycle 3,582 intact compressed gas cylinders, and to remove three 55-gallon drums of lithium-ion batteries. The cleanup starting next week will address the remaining hazardous materials at the site, including uncovered cans of butane, intact compressed gas cylinders, vaping pens, and lithium-ion batteries. The estimated cost of the cleanup is $2.7 million," the EPA said in a press release.

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