Apple will pay $450,000 to settle a California claims that it mishandled hazardous electronic waste (AAPL)

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The California Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday said Apple had agreed to pay $450,000 to settle state claims that it had mishandled hazardous electronic waste at a facility in Sunnyvale, California.

Apple also agreed to increase inspections to settle allegations about facilities in Cupertino and Sunnyvale, the Agency's Department of Toxic Substances Control said. Apple was not immediately available for comment. 

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