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"TAKING IN THE TRASH: Virginia's Booming Waste Business," The Washington Post's 1998 special three-part series of articles by Eric Lipton. "TAKING IN THE TRASH: Virginia's Booming Waste Business" Article 1 of 3 in a special series. "As Imported Garbage Piles Up, So Do Worries: 3 Million Tons of Trash Enter Va. Each Year" from the 11/12/1998 edition of The Washington Post. "TAKING IN THE TRASH: Virginia's Booming Waste Business" Article 2 of 3 in a special series. "Industrial Wastes Fuel Worry About N.Va. Incinerators" from the 11/13/1998 edition of The Washington Post. "TAKING IN THE TRASH: Virginia's Booming Waste Business" Article 3 of 3 in a special series. "Powerful Friends Help Trash Industry Protect Its Interests" from the 11/14/1998 edition of The Washington Post. Selected Additional Media Coverage & Opinion 2005 "Landfill opening delayed" from the 7/7/2005 edition of Page News and Courier. "Officials press for full review of N.C. landfill" from the 6/29/2005 edition of The Virginian-Pilot. "Traveling Trash" from the 6/28/2005 edition of Fredericksburg.com. "More of nation's trash finding way to Virginia" from the 6/16/2005 edition of The Daily Press. "Virginia is for dumpers" from the 6/16/2005 edition of The Richmond Times Dispatch. "Import of out-of-state waste rises sharply for Virginia" from the 6/16/2005 edition of The Virginian-Pilot. "City Decides to Keep Trash to Itself." from the 6/6/2005 edition of Style Weekly. "Permits for Camden landfill held up by firm’s organization." from the 6/2/2005 edition of The Virginian-Pilot. "More imported trash finding its way here: Several proposals seek to increase the amount of out-of-state refuse moving through Hampton Roads." from the 5/15/2005 edition of The Daily Press. "Large dump is proposed in New Kent 191-acre landfill would get 3,000 tons of trash a day, some from out of state" from the 5/06/2005 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Public meeting on trash proposal draws few" from the The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 4/8/2005. "New Kent attracting landfill proposals: Three companies plan to apply, but county support seems lacking" from the 3/27/2005 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Back at square one" from the 3/17/2005 edition of The Daily Press. "Proposal for trash port moves step forward" from the The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 3/9/2005. "Local cities could help funnel NYC trash to N.C. " from the The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 3/1/2005. "Charlotte board says 'NO' to private landfill" from the 2/10/2005 edition of the The Union Star. "Cost to reopen Battle Creek: $12 million: County officials looking for best way to finance landfill expense" from the 2/10/2005 edition of the The Page News and Courier. "Judge rejects barge testing Virginia must rewrite its trash barge container regulations, according to a state judge" from the 2/08/2005 edition of the The Daily Press. "Landfill plan still up in air: As Charlotte County weighs its options, dump opponents join to defeat Allied proposal" from the 2/08/2005 edition of the The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Current way to take garbage by barge on the James is vetoed" from the 2/08/2005 edition of the The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Developer says city never contacted him on 'awareness package' " from The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 1/28/2005. "No danger to residents in Deep Creek, officials say " from The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 1/27/2005. "Bedford County residents voice 'outrage' about landfill" from the 1/27/2005 edition of The News Advance. "PSA needed to seal landfill deal" from the 1/27/2005 edition ofPage News and Courier. "City of Bedford, DEQ agree on landfill clean-up" from The Bedford Bulletin dateline 1/26/2005. "Bedford plans to adopt new contamination strategy" from the 1/22/2005 edition of The Roanoke Times. "Chesapeake officials to meet with residents on dump issue" from The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 1/22/2005. "Dead Electronics Going to Waste: Millions of Tons of Used Devices Pose Threat to Environment" from the 1/21/2005 edition of The Washington Post. "Davis bill targets trash rules: Proposal would give states, localities increased ability to control influx of waste" from the 1/21/2005 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Page County to buy landfill: Supervisors agree to pay $8.5 million; deal would end litigation" from the 1/20/2005 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Secret deal key issue in lawsuit: Judge holds hearing on whether trash rules should be voided" from the 1/14/2005 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Landfill hearing postponed: Jan. 25 becomes new Battle Creek court date" from the 1/14/2005 edition of The Page News and Courier. "Chesapeake homes built atop an illegal dump" from The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 1/13/2005. "Charlotte County divided over trash: Sierra Club, residents oppose proposal to build 250-acre landfill" from the 1/9/2005 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. 2004 "DEQ embarks on outreach effort; task-force report outlines ways to involve the public in environmental decisions" from the 11/5/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Officials take tour of Battle Creek: State points out landfill's problem" from the 10/7/2004 edition of The Page News and Courier of Page County, Virginia. "City Trash Plan Forgoes Trucks, Favoring Barges" from the 10/4/2004 edition of The New York Times. "Trash? We got it. Virginia's trash imports set an unsavory record in 2003" from the 7/5/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA. "Waste imports to state increase Virginia bringing in more than any state except Pennsylvania" from the 6/29/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Waynesboro City Council to mull landfill shutdown" from the 6/27/2004 edition of The News Leader of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. "County looking into running the landfill locally: Board continues negotiations with potential operators" from the 6/24/2004 edition of The Page News and Courier of Page County, Virginia. " As Trash Site Persists, NE Neighbors Fume," Yolanda Woodlee, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Jun 13, 2004. pg. C.01. " If Life Hands You Lemons, Make Compost: Grinding Garden Waste Into a Healthy Living," Adrian Higgins, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Jun 6, 2004. pg. H.01. "Potomac Landfill may change ways of business" from the 6/3/2004 edition of The Potomac News of Northern Virginia. "School site raises health concerns" from the 6/3/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA. "The Litter Deficit: Thirty years later, the anti-litter movement searches for a jolt." from the 6/2/2004 edition of Style Weekly of Richmond, VA. "Beach gets $6,500 fine for Trashmore violations" from the 5/19/2004 edition of The Virginian-Pilot of Virginia Beach, VA. "Page, NWS Agree To Find New Landfill Operator" from the 5/12/2004 edition of Daily News-Record of Harrisonburg, VA. "Trash on wheels" from the 5/12/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA. "NWS ready to leave: Landfill opening could depend on sale of operating contract" from the 5/6/2004 edition of The Page News and Courier of Page County, Virginia. "Trash check raises concerns" from the 5/1/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA. "Battle for safe garbage trucks on again" from the 4/30/2004 edition ofThe Daily Press of Hampton, VA. "Traces of contamination keep residents on edge" from the 4/23/2004 edition of The News & Advance of Lynchburg, VA. "Battle Creek still closed: Tonnage still an issue between DEQ and NWS" from the 4/22/2004 edition of The Page News and Courier of Page County, Virginia. "Louisa residents raise landfill stink" from the 4/19/2004 edition of The Daily Progress of Charlottesville, VA. "Norfolk begins expanded recycling initiative in parts of city" from the 4/14/2004 edition ofThe Virginian Pilot of Virginia Beach, VA. "Alexandria Looks to Expand Recycling Program" from the 4/8/2004 edition ofThe Washington Post. "Charles City to begin accepting out-of-state trash" from the 4/8/2004 edition ofThe Daily Press of Hampton, VA. "Wrong Answer, A 'PR fix' won't repair DEQ's problems" op-ed from the 3/23/2004 edition ofThe Daily Press of Hampton, VA. "Inspectors trying to minimize litter along area roads: King George Landfill cracks down on truck inspections" from the 3/22/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA. "Legislators Concentrate on Trash" from the 3/12/2004 Daily News Record of Harrisonburg, VA. "Judge refuses landfill request: National Waste loses bid to continue dumping trash at closed Page County site" from the 3/12/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Page county landfill hearing cancelled" from the 2/28/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "County fines NWS $70,000 for dumping unpermitted waste" from the 2/26/2004 edition of The Page News and Courier of Page County, Virginia. "River group can proceed with suit over barge rules" from the 2/20/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Supervisor wants more oversight of King George landfill operations" from the 2/19/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA. "Tommy Trash: Resolution before the General Assembly would urge Congress to pass legislation allowing Virginia to regulate trash imports" op-ed from the 2/9/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA. "Big beak to seek reeks: Landfill workers use Nasal Ranger to help in fight against stink" from the 2/5/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA. "Landfill garners panel scrutiny" from the 1/30/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA. "Charges Coming Against Driver and Company: VSP Ready To Act In DEQ Employee's Death" from the 1/29/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Push for progress on landfill issues: King George administrator wants progress made on landfill issues" from the 1/27/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA. "Keeping government more open to public" op-ed from the 1/20/2004 edition of The News and Advance of Lynchburg, Virginia. "More green for the environment?" from the 1/11/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Truck Inspection Team Eyes Valley" from the 1/9/2004 Daily News Record of Harrisonburg, VA. "State: Barge-rules lawsuit not allowed" from the 1/8/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. 2003 "Trash Truck Crashes Enroute [sic] to Landfill" from the 12/4/2003 Daily News Record of Harrisonburg, VA. "Boatloads of Trash" from the 10/13/2003 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA. "Va. Plantation's Heir Angers Neighbors; New Cash Crops Called Harmful," Annie Gowen, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Jul 27, 2003. pg. C.07. "Va. Sets Terms For Trash Barging; Waste Panel's Approval of Standards, Fees Criticized by Environmentalists," Griff Witte, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Jul 26, 2003. pg. B.04. "Opportunity Brings Barge Back to Va.; Trash-Hauling Role Looms as Lucrative," Griff Witte, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Jul 25, 2003. pg. B.01. 1998 "Bill Would Keep Trash Depot Open; Amendment to Save Controversial NE Facility Is Under Attack," Eric Lipton, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Nov 20, 1998. pg. C.08. "Gilmore Orders Moratorium on Construction, Expansion of Landfills," Eric Lipton, Justin Blum The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Nov 14, 1998. pg. A.11. "Montgomery Burns Only Home-Grown Trash -- and Pays the Price," Eric Lipton, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Nov 13, 1998. pg. A.30.
"TAKING IN THE TRASH: Virginia's Booming Waste Business" Article 1 of 3 in a special series. "As Imported Garbage Piles Up, So Do Worries: 3 Million Tons of Trash Enter Va. Each Year" from the 11/12/1998 edition of The Washington Post.
"TAKING IN THE TRASH: Virginia's Booming Waste Business" Article 2 of 3 in a special series. "Industrial Wastes Fuel Worry About N.Va. Incinerators" from the 11/13/1998 edition of The Washington Post.
"TAKING IN THE TRASH: Virginia's Booming Waste Business" Article 3 of 3 in a special series. "Powerful Friends Help Trash Industry Protect Its Interests" from the 11/14/1998 edition of The Washington Post.
"Landfill opening delayed" from the 7/7/2005 edition of Page News and Courier.
"Officials press for full review of N.C. landfill" from the 6/29/2005 edition of The Virginian-Pilot.
"Traveling Trash" from the 6/28/2005 edition of Fredericksburg.com.
"More of nation's trash finding way to Virginia" from the 6/16/2005 edition of The Daily Press.
"Virginia is for dumpers" from the 6/16/2005 edition of The Richmond Times Dispatch.
"Import of out-of-state waste rises sharply for Virginia" from the 6/16/2005 edition of The Virginian-Pilot.
"City Decides to Keep Trash to Itself." from the 6/6/2005 edition of Style Weekly.
"Permits for Camden landfill held up by firm’s organization." from the 6/2/2005 edition of The Virginian-Pilot.
"More imported trash finding its way here: Several proposals seek to increase the amount of out-of-state refuse moving through Hampton Roads." from the 5/15/2005 edition of The Daily Press.
"Large dump is proposed in New Kent 191-acre landfill would get 3,000 tons of trash a day, some from out of state" from the 5/06/2005 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Public meeting on trash proposal draws few" from the The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 4/8/2005.
"New Kent attracting landfill proposals: Three companies plan to apply, but county support seems lacking" from the 3/27/2005 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Back at square one" from the 3/17/2005 edition of The Daily Press.
"Proposal for trash port moves step forward" from the The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 3/9/2005.
"Local cities could help funnel NYC trash to N.C. " from the The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 3/1/2005.
"Charlotte board says 'NO' to private landfill" from the 2/10/2005 edition of the The Union Star.
"Cost to reopen Battle Creek: $12 million: County officials looking for best way to finance landfill expense" from the 2/10/2005 edition of the The Page News and Courier.
"Judge rejects barge testing Virginia must rewrite its trash barge container regulations, according to a state judge" from the 2/08/2005 edition of the The Daily Press.
"Landfill plan still up in air: As Charlotte County weighs its options, dump opponents join to defeat Allied proposal" from the 2/08/2005 edition of the The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Current way to take garbage by barge on the James is vetoed" from the 2/08/2005 edition of the The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Developer says city never contacted him on 'awareness package' " from The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 1/28/2005.
"No danger to residents in Deep Creek, officials say " from The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 1/27/2005.
"Bedford County residents voice 'outrage' about landfill" from the 1/27/2005 edition of The News Advance.
"PSA needed to seal landfill deal" from the 1/27/2005 edition ofPage News and Courier.
"City of Bedford, DEQ agree on landfill clean-up" from The Bedford Bulletin dateline 1/26/2005.
"Bedford plans to adopt new contamination strategy" from the 1/22/2005 edition of The Roanoke Times.
"Chesapeake officials to meet with residents on dump issue" from The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 1/22/2005.
"Dead Electronics Going to Waste: Millions of Tons of Used Devices Pose Threat to Environment" from the 1/21/2005 edition of The Washington Post.
"Davis bill targets trash rules: Proposal would give states, localities increased ability to control influx of waste" from the 1/21/2005 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Page County to buy landfill: Supervisors agree to pay $8.5 million; deal would end litigation" from the 1/20/2005 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Secret deal key issue in lawsuit: Judge holds hearing on whether trash rules should be voided" from the 1/14/2005 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Landfill hearing postponed: Jan. 25 becomes new Battle Creek court date" from the 1/14/2005 edition of The Page News and Courier.
"Chesapeake homes built atop an illegal dump" from The Virginian-Pilot Online dateline 1/13/2005.
"Charlotte County divided over trash: Sierra Club, residents oppose proposal to build 250-acre landfill" from the 1/9/2005 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"DEQ embarks on outreach effort; task-force report outlines ways to involve the public in environmental decisions" from the 11/5/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Officials take tour of Battle Creek: State points out landfill's problem" from the 10/7/2004 edition of The Page News and Courier of Page County, Virginia.
"City Trash Plan Forgoes Trucks, Favoring Barges" from the 10/4/2004 edition of The New York Times.
"Trash? We got it. Virginia's trash imports set an unsavory record in 2003" from the 7/5/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA.
"Waste imports to state increase Virginia bringing in more than any state except Pennsylvania" from the 6/29/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Waynesboro City Council to mull landfill shutdown" from the 6/27/2004 edition of The News Leader of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
"County looking into running the landfill locally: Board continues negotiations with potential operators" from the 6/24/2004 edition of The Page News and Courier of Page County, Virginia.
" As Trash Site Persists, NE Neighbors Fume," Yolanda Woodlee, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Jun 13, 2004. pg. C.01.
" If Life Hands You Lemons, Make Compost: Grinding Garden Waste Into a Healthy Living," Adrian Higgins, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Jun 6, 2004. pg. H.01.
"Potomac Landfill may change ways of business" from the 6/3/2004 edition of The Potomac News of Northern Virginia.
"School site raises health concerns" from the 6/3/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA.
"The Litter Deficit: Thirty years later, the anti-litter movement searches for a jolt." from the 6/2/2004 edition of Style Weekly of Richmond, VA.
"Beach gets $6,500 fine for Trashmore violations" from the 5/19/2004 edition of The Virginian-Pilot of Virginia Beach, VA.
"Page, NWS Agree To Find New Landfill Operator" from the 5/12/2004 edition of Daily News-Record of Harrisonburg, VA.
"Trash on wheels" from the 5/12/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA.
"NWS ready to leave: Landfill opening could depend on sale of operating contract" from the 5/6/2004 edition of The Page News and Courier of Page County, Virginia.
"Trash check raises concerns" from the 5/1/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA.
"Battle for safe garbage trucks on again" from the 4/30/2004 edition ofThe Daily Press of Hampton, VA.
"Traces of contamination keep residents on edge" from the 4/23/2004 edition of The News & Advance of Lynchburg, VA.
"Battle Creek still closed: Tonnage still an issue between DEQ and NWS" from the 4/22/2004 edition of The Page News and Courier of Page County, Virginia.
"Louisa residents raise landfill stink" from the 4/19/2004 edition of The Daily Progress of Charlottesville, VA.
"Norfolk begins expanded recycling initiative in parts of city" from the 4/14/2004 edition ofThe Virginian Pilot of Virginia Beach, VA.
"Alexandria Looks to Expand Recycling Program" from the 4/8/2004 edition ofThe Washington Post.
"Charles City to begin accepting out-of-state trash" from the 4/8/2004 edition ofThe Daily Press of Hampton, VA.
"Wrong Answer, A 'PR fix' won't repair DEQ's problems" op-ed from the 3/23/2004 edition ofThe Daily Press of Hampton, VA.
"Inspectors trying to minimize litter along area roads: King George Landfill cracks down on truck inspections" from the 3/22/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA.
"Legislators Concentrate on Trash" from the 3/12/2004 Daily News Record of Harrisonburg, VA.
"Judge refuses landfill request: National Waste loses bid to continue dumping trash at closed Page County site" from the 3/12/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Page county landfill hearing cancelled" from the 2/28/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"County fines NWS $70,000 for dumping unpermitted waste" from the 2/26/2004 edition of The Page News and Courier of Page County, Virginia.
"River group can proceed with suit over barge rules" from the 2/20/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Supervisor wants more oversight of King George landfill operations" from the 2/19/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA.
"Tommy Trash: Resolution before the General Assembly would urge Congress to pass legislation allowing Virginia to regulate trash imports" op-ed from the 2/9/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA.
"Big beak to seek reeks: Landfill workers use Nasal Ranger to help in fight against stink" from the 2/5/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA.
"Landfill garners panel scrutiny" from the 1/30/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA.
"Charges Coming Against Driver and Company: VSP Ready To Act In DEQ Employee's Death" from the 1/29/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Push for progress on landfill issues: King George administrator wants progress made on landfill issues" from the 1/27/2004 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA.
"Keeping government more open to public" op-ed from the 1/20/2004 edition of The News and Advance of Lynchburg, Virginia.
"More green for the environment?" from the 1/11/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Truck Inspection Team Eyes Valley" from the 1/9/2004 Daily News Record of Harrisonburg, VA.
"State: Barge-rules lawsuit not allowed" from the 1/8/2004 edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"Trash Truck Crashes Enroute [sic] to Landfill" from the 12/4/2003 Daily News Record of Harrisonburg, VA.
"Boatloads of Trash" from the 10/13/2003 edition of The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, VA.
"Va. Plantation's Heir Angers Neighbors; New Cash Crops Called Harmful," Annie Gowen, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Jul 27, 2003. pg. C.07.
"Va. Sets Terms For Trash Barging; Waste Panel's Approval of Standards, Fees Criticized by Environmentalists," Griff Witte, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Jul 26, 2003. pg. B.04.
"Opportunity Brings Barge Back to Va.; Trash-Hauling Role Looms as Lucrative," Griff Witte, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Jul 25, 2003. pg. B.01.
"Bill Would Keep Trash Depot Open; Amendment to Save Controversial NE Facility Is Under Attack," Eric Lipton, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Nov 20, 1998. pg. C.08.
"Gilmore Orders Moratorium on Construction, Expansion of Landfills," Eric Lipton, Justin Blum The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Nov 14, 1998. pg. A.11.
"Montgomery Burns Only Home-Grown Trash -- and Pays the Price," Eric Lipton, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Nov 13, 1998. pg. A.30.
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