Shoosmith Landfill
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Government
Lawmakers Debate Cost of Shoosmith Landfill Cleanup
Virginia lawmakers debate how to fund the cleanup of a bankrupt Chesterfield County landfill that generates 65,000 gallons of toxic leachate daily, with estimated cleanup costs reaching $173 million while the state allocates only $10.6 million.
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Local Business
Chesterfield private landfill files for bankruptcy
Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield County has filed for bankruptcy, leaving an estimated $173 million environmental cleanup burden and raising questions about financial responsibility and water safety.