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The permit request for coal ash and automobile shredder residue disposal has been officially denied. This result confirms that protecting our local farms and the health of our environment remains a priority for the community. We should remain attentive to the land use decisions in this area to ensure our …

March 19, 2013

CHESTERFIELD: SAY NO TO COAL ASH AND ASR

CHESTERFIELD: SAY NO TO COAL ASH AND ASR

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 7 months ago

Petition to strongly oppose now and in all future requests, by Skinquarter Land LLC, its affiliates, partnerships or any subsequent owners of area land  any request to permit the disposal/storage of coal combustion byproducts including, but not limited to “fly ash”, and/or recycled automobiles -automobile shredder residue (ASR) in the Skinquarter Construction/Demolition/Debris Landfill located on Hull Street Rd. 

I, the undersigned, strongly oppose this request for the following reasons:

1. Economic Impact on 2 area fruit and vegetable farms, Richmond Metro Zoo, and  reduced revenue in property taxes because of decline in property values impacted by potential contamination to air, crops, livestock and water.

2.  Environmental Impact on Chesterfield County water including Swift Creek Reservoir, Lake Chesdin, local wells and ground water to wetlands, creeks, streams, and ponds due to contamination through air, runoff and seepage into the groundwater. Concerns exist for area wildlife exposed to the fly ash and fluff, including, but not limited to fish, birds, local bee populations and the animals at the zoo located in some spots less than a mile from the plat.

3. Public Service Impact on 3 area schools (Grange Hall, Cosby, and Winterpock) with increased health risks to staff and students, substantial increase in truck traffic, and the county’s lack of a comprehensive plan for the following:  evacuation and relocation of students,  traffic safety and congestion between 288 and Grange Hall, water replacement for contaminated wells, and necessary compensation for reduced property values.

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Reached 500 supporters

March 1, 2013

Reached 100 supporters

February 18, 2013

6 Comments

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Sarah Cunningham
13 years ago Featured

Living right down the road from this site and I am terrified for our groundwater. Please listen to us!

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Jessica Townsend
13 years ago Featured

My kids play outside just a few miles away. Not okay.

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Tom Perry
13 years ago Featured

Greedy developers dont care about Chesterfield residents. Shut it down.

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David Cunningham
13 years ago Featured

RIDICULOUS. Why would they even consider putting toxic ash near our homes? Stop this now.

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Mike Rhodes
13 years ago Featured

Keep this garbage out of our backyard. Hull street is already a mess with traffic and now this?? No way.

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Lisa Cole
13 years ago Featured

Enough is enough. We dont need to be a dumping ground for industry waste.