Landfill Environmental Violations
Summary
The former owners of Shoosmith Landfill are locked in a legal battle over environmental bonds and pollution violations, trying to shift the blame to a subcontractor. If you live around here, you definitely want to keep an eye on who's actually cleaning up the mess.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for cleanup if the old owners successfully dodge responsibility and leave the financial bonds too low.
The former landfill owners and their legal teams benefit by attempting to reduce their financial exposure and shift liability.
Local residents and the surrounding environment suffer the risks of ongoing pollution while the responsible parties point fingers.
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