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Chesterfield leaders criticize landfill owners amid DEQ risk monitoring

TL;DR: Local leaders are calling out landfill operators as Virginia's environmental agency monitors the facility for potential catastrophe risks.

Chesterfield County leaders are voicing concerns about a landfill operation in the area, with the state Department of Environmental Quality actively monitoring the facility for catastrophe risks. The criticism reflects growing tensions between local officials and landfill owners over ongoing operational issues.

Why it matters: Landfill safety directly affects residents' health, groundwater quality, and property values in nearby neighborhoods.

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