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Shoosmith Landfill Under Criminal Probe | Richmond News
Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield is under fire after owners face potential criminal charges for allegedly abandoning the site without proper closure or environmental safeguards. The Attorney General’s office is investigating, and the DEQ is cooperating closely — a red flag for serious legal trouble. Senator Glen Sturtevant calls the mismanagement “running it into the ground,” hinting at possible criminal action alongside the facility’s bankruptcy. Though the landfill halted waste intake in 2022, cleanup costs — estimated at $173 million — far outstrip the state’s $10.6 million set aside…
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