Officials push for transparency on testing around Shoosmith Landfill

Local, state, and federal officials held a closed-door meeting on July 1 to discuss the next steps for managing Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield, which is leaking 50,000 gallons a day of toxic leachate and is poised to spur an “environmental catastrophe,” Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Chesterfield, said. Sen. Mike Jones, D-Richmond, on Wednesday stated

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 693

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago


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Local, state, and federal officials held a closed-door meeting on July 1 to discuss the next steps for managing Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield, which is leaking 50,000 gallons a day of toxic leachate and is poised to spur an “environmental catastrophe,” Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Chesterfield, said.

Va. legislature grants emergency funds to help close leaking, bankrupt landfill in Chesterfield

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