‘Take every avenue possible’: Environmental concerns grow as Chesterfield private landfill files for bankruptcy

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) – Concerns are growing over a potential environmental crisis stemming from a private landfill in Chesterfield, which filed for bankruptcy last year.

“We, unfortunately, can’t wait to see what happens,” said Jamie Brunkow with the James River Association. “We need immediately to start addressing these risks.”

On June 3, the James River Association made an urgent call to action regarding the elevated environmental risks at Shoosmith Landfill, including elevated temperatures and the spilling of leachate…

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