Reco Biotech and Landfill Leachate | Richmond News

A Virginia biotech firm is facing a major environmental showdown after being caught illegally accepting toxic landfill leachate — the kind that seeps from rotting waste and can contain PFAS, ammonia, and other pollutants. The city shut them down, but now they’re asking: can Reco ever take it again? Under a strict consent agreement, Reco has 60 days to submit a detailed plan outlining what’s in the leachate, how much they’d discharge, and how they’ll test it. If approved, the city could tweak their permit with strict limits — potentially even requiring PFAS monitoring. This isn’t just about one company; it’s about preventing an environmental catastrophe at the aging Shoosmith Landfill, which leaks 50,000 gallons of hazardous liquid daily. 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/864f388294dd2ae8