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DEQ has informed CCLA that Green Ridge/County Waste has officially filed the Notice of Intent (NOI) Part A on January 23, 2020. Details will follow as we obtain additional information. Continue reading NOI FILED

Citizens, it is time for us to become proactive and save our state from environmental destruction by contacting State politicians to make changes in environmental laws. It is time for us to stand up for ourselves and future generations! Currently, there are two bills before the Virginia General Assembly, Sentate Bill (SB) 409 and House … Continue reading NOW is the Time for Action

We are seeking your support in contacting your Senators and Delegates showing support for House Bill (HB) 1038 and Senate Bill (SB) 409 dealing with landfills. E-mails and phone calls are encouraged; however, we understand phone calls are better. Last week we provided a listing of the Senators & Delegates on the Ag Committees where … Continue reading URGENT CALL AND WRITE STATE SENATORS AND HOUSE DELEGATES TODAY

Prayer – Mr. Cecil Youngblood opened the meeting in prayer. Prayer for guidance, protection of our land and water, and assistance with working with our state leaders and officials in our cause to stop the proposed mega-landfill. Thanks to everybody involved for your prayers, involvement and support!  Status of Proposed Mega-Dump – ever since the … Continue reading January 12th, 2020 Community Townhall Recap and Other News…

The Legislative Day announced for January 21, 2020, is postponed. We are waiting for information when SB 409 and HB 1038 will be heard by the Committees. As soon as we know this information, we will let you know. We do know the Senate Ag Committee meets on Tuesdays. Stay tuned for further information. Continue reading LEGISLATIVE DAY POSTPONED

Senate Bill (SB) 409 is in revision. The revised bill should be available later today or Monday at the latest. This means it WILL NOT go before the committee on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Will keep you posted as we learn more. House Bill(HB) 1038 is in Sub-committee at this point. We will keep you … Continue reading UPDATE ON GENERAL ASSEMBLY BILLS

SB 409 – Local Impact from Large Landfills is scheduled for committee hearing 1/2 hour after adjournment on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. The hearing will be held in Senate Room A. We are asking as many as possible to be there to support and talk before the committee. If you have a “Don’t Trash VA” … Continue reading SENATE BILL (SB) 409

IMPORTANT There are two bills before the General Assembly concerning landfills as of this date. (1) Senate Bill(SB) 409 – Local Impact from Large Landfills; and (2) House Bill(HB) 1038 Solid Waste Management Facility; Permit for Landfills with Capacity of More Than 35 Million Tons. Both these bills deal with restrictions on landfills in Virginia. … Continue reading

This Sunday’s Community Townhall Meeting…. Several things have occurred since we last met in December 2019, to include the sale of Green Ridge/County Waste to a Canadian company.  This plus other items will be discussed at the meeting based on the information we have available to us.  Please plan to attend and find out the … Continue reading Happy New Year!

As of January 2, 2020, the sale of Green Ridge/County Waste to GFL Environmental Inc, a Canada-based company, was completed per an article found at www.recyclingtoday.com. The CCLA Leadership Team is aware of this and are working diligently to determine our next steps. Continue reading GREEN RIDGE/COUNTY WASTE SOLD