Shoosmith Landfill Faces Environmental Crisis | Richmond News

Chesterfield County officials are sounding the alarm on Shoosmith Landfill’s owners, accusing them of potentially criminal negligence as a toxic environmental crisis looms. With rising temperatures accelerating leachate production and threatening nearby waterways, the Virginia DEQ is investigating while working with bankruptcy trustees to manage the site. Though no major contamination has been confirmed yet, past violations and a crumbling retaining wall raise serious concerns about long-term stability and future funding needs. 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/9938eb1cf4a6e339