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In March, the state agency released a draft of the first-ever hazardous waste management plan, drawing opposition for a controversial recommendation to consider allowing more contaminated soil to be dumped at nonhazardous landfills.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

The 20 cars that derailed at around 4:45 p.m. in Springfield, about 40 miles west of Columbus, were carrying nonhazardous materials, Clark County authorities said Sunday, after state and local officials scoured the site.

From Washington Post • Mar. 5, 2023

County officials said at a news conference that the train had four tankers that carried nonhazardous materials.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2023

Officials said Sunday afternoon that cars involved also carried combustible liquids, butyl acrylate and residue of benzene from previous shipments, as well as nonhazardous materials such as wheat, plastic pellets, malt liquors and lube oil.

From Washington Times • Feb. 5, 2023

The char is disposed of as nonhazardous waste, though in the future some hope to sell it to the asphalt industry.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2022