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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.

Public comments (3)

ConcernedThomas WatsonAug 26, 2026

Raised concerns about Shoosmith Landfill leachate issues, historical DEQ approvals, and communication gaps between staff and supervisors.

Board of Supervisors - Aug 26, 2026 · 4:35:55 →
OpposedRachel RosadoJun 24, 2026

Voiced opposition to data center expansion due to immense water consumption and air pollution risks.

Board of Supervisors - Jun 24, 2026 · 2:25:55 →
ConcernedCaroline DeFeliceJun 24, 2026

Appealed for balanced planning and reevaluation of data center infrastructure relative to water and local growth.

Board of Supervisors - Jun 24, 2026 · 2:28:25 →

News & external sources (7)

VPM NewsOct 12, 2026

Former Shoosmith Landfill owners appear in Chesterfield court to modify bond

Lawyers for the men say a subcontractor may be to blame for environmental violations at the site.

Google News - Chesterfield County VAOct 9, 2026

Google data center project in Chesterfield racks up seven environmental violations from state - WRIC ABC 8News

Google data center project in Chesterfield racks up seven environmental violations from state WRIC ABC 8News

WRIC 8News - Chesterfield CountyOct 9, 2026

Google data center project in Chesterfield racks up seven environmental violations from state

The first of three controversial Google data center projects in Chesterfield County received seven environmental violations from Virginia state officials.

Google News - Chesterfield County VAOct 8, 2026

Google data center cited for 7 DEQ violations in Chesterfield - WTVR.com

Google data center cited for 7 DEQ violations in Chesterfield WTVR.com

Google News - Chesterfield County VAOct 1, 2026

Google data center project in Chesterfield cited for environmental violations - VPM

Google data center project in Chesterfield cited for environmental violations VPM

WRIC 8News - Chesterfield CountySep 24, 2026

Former owners of bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield indicted, listed as fugitives

Former owners of the inactive, bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield County have been indicted and are wanted by authorities, according to court records, as state officials investigate a leachate release from the site in early August.

WTVR.comJul 17, 2026

Bankrupt Chesterfield landfill faces new setback as city cuts off leachate processor

Bankrupt Chesterfield landfill faces new setback as city cuts off leachate processor WTVR.com