Reco Biotech Accused of Leachate Violation | Richmond News

Richmond’s city utility department has slapped a private wastewater firm, Reco Biotechnology, with a violation notice for allegedly dumping toxic landfill leachate—liquid waste from the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill—into the city’s sewer system, despite a clear ban in their permit. The city says this illegal dumping happened daily, risking public infrastructure and water contamination. Reco now faces steep civil fines of up to $32,500 per day, plus possible criminal charges including up to a year in jail and $2,500 in fines. Meanwhile, the shuttered Shoosmith Landfill is under state investigation, adding to the mounting pressure on Reco as the city moves to hold them accountable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/816dbe0499e0407d