Landfill Update

Bristol, Virginia leaders approved $300,000 on Tuesday night to expand the landfill’s gas well system.For months, residents have complained of a nearly city-wide odor from the landfill, with lawmakers pushing for it to be shut down.A landfill expert earlier this month presented a report detailing recommendations for Bristol, Virginia leaders moving forward. That report suggested it could be as late as the summer of 2023 before community members notice a relief from the reek.