Apple(US:AAPL) Feng Huang Wang·2025-11-18 23:20Core Points - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Apple regarding violations of federal hazardous waste laws [1] - Apple will pay a fine of $261,283 (approximately 1.86 million RMB) as part of the settlement [1] - The violations were discovered during inspections prompted by public complaints, revealing multiple issues in hazardous waste management and air emissions at Apple's facility in Santa Clara, California [1] Summary by Category Regulatory Compliance - Apple has resolved several hazardous waste management and air emission issues at its Scott Boulevard facility in Santa Clara [1] - The EPA conducted inspections in August 2023 and January 2024 after receiving public complaints [1] Financial Implications - As part of the settlement, Apple will incur a penalty of $261,283 [1] Historical Context - This is not the first time Apple has faced penalties in California for hazardous waste management issues; in 2016, it was fined $450,000 by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control for violations at its Cupertino and Sunnyvale facilities [1]