Shoosmith Landfill
Chesterfield leaders criticize landfill owners amid DEQ risk monitoring
Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors members condemned the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill's owners as state environmental regulators work to address toxic leachate discharges and an estimated $173 million cleanup bill.
State, County Align on Shoosmith Landfill Remediation Plan
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and Chesterfield County are executing a coordinated long-term remediation plan for the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill, prioritizing leachate removal, temperature control, and facility closure over 30 years at an estimated cost of $173 million.
Board Discusses Shoosmith Landfill State Budget Amendments
Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors heard from Virginia DEQ officials about cleanup operations at the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill during their July 22 meeting, as the facility continues producing tens of thousands of gallons of leachate daily.
Toxic Wastewater Leaks From Bankrupt Chesterfield Landfill
A bankrupt Chesterfield landfill is generating 65,000 gallons of toxic leachate daily, with state officials estimating a $173 million cleanup effort as the investigation continues into contamination flowing toward Swift Creek and the James River.
Bankrupt Landfill Faces New Setback From Richmond Violation
Richmond issued a violation notice to the private wastewater company treating Chesterfield's bankrupt landfill's leachate, threatening the facility's operations and straining efforts to prevent toxic discharge into waterways.
Bankruptcy Trustee Releases Shoosmith Landfill Environmental Assessment
Bankruptcy trustee Lynn Tavenner released an environmental assessment of Shoosmith Landfill highlighting significant infrastructure failures and contamination threats threatening water quality in the James River and Chesapeake Bay.
Richmond Halts Improper Wastewater Discharge from Chesterfield Landfill
Richmond has directed a waste treatment company to cease improper discharge of landfill leachate-derived wastewater into the city's treatment system, citing permit violations.
Officials Push for Transparency on Shoosmith Landfill Testing
Officials convene at Chesterfield's bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill to address a daily leak of 50,000 gallons of toxic leachate, with state senators calling for public release of testing data amid an estimated $173 million cleanup bill.
County Plans Shoosmith Landfill Closure, Seeks Resident Input
Chesterfield County is working with state and federal officials on closure and remediation plans for the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill and has launched a web portal for resident questions ahead of a July 22 Board of Supervisors update.
AG's Office Investigates Shoosmith Landfill Owners
The Virginia Attorney General's office is investigating actions by the owners of the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield County amid a toxic leachate crisis that could cost taxpayers over $170 million to remediate.
Shoosmith landfill owners face criminal investigation as Virginia's DEQ cooperates with attorney general
Virginia's Environmental Quality Department is working with the Attorney General to investigate the owners of a bankrupt Chesterfield County landfill over alleged criminal abandonment of the facility and misappropriation of millions in company assets.
State official calls meeting on bankrupt Chesterfield landfill
Virginia's Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources is convening stakeholders at the Patrick Henry Building Wednesday to address the crisis at Shoosmith Landfill, a bankrupt Chesterfield County facility discharging 65,000 gallons of toxic leachate daily.
State emergency funds aid Chesterfield landfill closure
Virginia legislature allocated $10.6 million in emergency state funds to help contain a toxic leachate crisis at the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield County, though the full closure is estimated to cost $173 million.
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.
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.