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Landfill Bankruptcy

Chesterfield County

Summary

The operators who walked away from the troubled Shoosmith Landfill just had their bonds raised to $50,000, and they can finally head to Texas once they settle up and clear their legal hurdles in Virginia.

At a glance

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Taxpayers could end up footing a massive cleanup bill if the guys who bailed on the landfill don't pay up.

✅Who benefits

The landfill operators benefit by securing travel permission to Texas once their financial and legal conditions are met.

⚠️Who could be affected

Chesterfield County residents and local taxpayers are left hanging with a messy environmental hazard and potential financial liabilities.

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