What’s next for Chesterfield’s $173M Shoosmith Landfill cleanup

Virginia lawmakers are demanding the release of environmental test results at the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill as work to stabilize the site moves forward, saying they want proof that it poses no public health risks.

Why it matters: The Chesterfield landfill has become one of Virginia’s biggest environmental cleanup challenges, with an estimated $173 million cleanup cost that may ultimately fall to taxpayers…

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