Shoosmith Landfill’s $173M Cleanup | Richmond News

Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield is now under official scrutiny after the Virginia DEQ launched a new webpage tracking its closure — a massive, decades-long cleanup costing an estimated $173 million. Shut down in 2022 and with its operator filing for bankruptcy in June 2025, the site continues leaking 50,000 gallons of toxic leachate daily, prompting Richmond to shut off its wastewater processor for illegal dumping. With cleanup expected to take up to 30 years, this case underscores the legal and environmental responsibilities tied to landfill management in Virginia. 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/3a7f9be95554910f