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Richmond Landfill Leachate Crisis | Richmond News
Richmond’s crumbling Chesterfield landfill is in chaos—already bankrupt and now facing a major environmental crisis as its waste processor, Reco Biotechnology, is being sued for dumping 65,000 gallons of toxic leachate daily into the city’s sewer system. With state funds tied to cheaper local treatment, the city is scrambling to find alternatives while environmental groups warn of imminent damage to local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. A potential fix? A revised permit for Reco under strict new rules—but time is running out. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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