Bankrupt Virginia landfill poses potential environmental catastrophe: 'Who's going to pay for it?'

Bankrupt Virginia landfill poses potential environmental catastrophe: 'Who's going to pay for it?'

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. A bankrupt private landfill in Chesterfield County is generating tens of thousands of gallons of toxic liquid daily. Now experts and residents fear a major environmental disaster could be looming. The Shoosmith Landfill, located off Ironbridge Road in Chesterfield County, generates approximately 65,000 gallons of leachate daily. That liquid must be constantly collected and hauled to a treatment facility to prevent it fro…