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August 20, 2025

Ecology fines USPS $33,000

By JOURNAL STAFF

FEDERAL WAY — The state Department of Ecology has issued a $33,000 penalty to the United States Postal Service (USPS) for violations found during a 2024 inspection of its Seattle Bulk Mail Center in Federal Way.

Ecology says USPS had been improperly managing and storing dangerous waste at the bulk mail center. Packages at the center that are leaking or damaged are set aside for disposal. Ecology says if those packages contain materials classified as dangerous waste — like insecticides, propane, paints, or cleaning products — the facility is required to properly identify it, assess its hazards, and then safely store and dispose of the materials.


 
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