Bay Area district attorneys’ offices, 3 others win $1.275M settlement against polluter

There’s also an implementation of compliance measures to prevent the company’s future violations

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News March 20, 2025March 19, 2025

Discarded circuit boards like this, when improperly disposed of, can harm both the environment and public health. WaveDivision Holdings, LLC committed such a violation, which led to a $1.275 million settlement with California district attorney offices. (Janne Ranta via Bay City News)

The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office and five other DA’s offices from around the state won a $1.275 million settlement against a company the illegally dumped hazardous waste, the office said Tuesday.

The judgment was against WaveDivision Holdings, LLC, which operates under the brand name Astound Broadband. The telecommunications company provides cable and internet service. It was jointly investigated by the district attorneys’ offices and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control.

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