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Shoosmith Landfill Crisis Deepens | Richmond News
The Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield is bankrupt and still a ticking time bomb, with toxic coal ash from an old berm threatening public safety and nearby waterways. Senators, environmentalists, and county leaders met in secret to tackle mismanagement, accountability, and a $173 million cleanup bill — with the state offering just $10.6 million, leaving taxpayers on the hook. Criminal probes loom over those allegedly responsible, while $9.5 million is set aside for testing leachate. The landfill shut down last year, but the environmental damage continues — and officials promise more data…
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