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Attorney General Madigan: Settlement to Resolve Illegal Dumping of Hazardous Waste in DeSoto Landfill

Springfield–(ENEWSWPF)–March 4, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today the filing of a settlement with a Union County firm accused of illegally dumping hazardous waste materials in an area landfill.

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The settlement resolves a four-count complaint filed in Union County Circuit Court against Freeman Environmental Services, Inc., (FES) of Herrin. In 2009, FES contracted with an Anna, Ill., dry cleaner to remove and properly dispose of chemicals from the business. According to Madigan’s complaint, FES…

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