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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Cumberland County Landfill Alert (CCLA) Files Appeal About the Green Ridge Landfill in Cumberland County, Virginia
Click here to read the appeal.
Cumberland, VA —August 28, 2025 — CCLA, a non-profit group opposing the proposed Green Ridge landfill, filed an appeal against the approval actions taken by the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors on July 28, 2025, regarding conditional use permit (CUP) 24-01 and the Second Amended and Restated Host Agreement.
Reasons for the Appeal
CCLA took this action in our efforts to protect our environment by not allowing the destruction the landfill would cause to our rural way of life, our health, our water safety, and traffic concerns, not only for the residents of Cumberland County, but for all of Virginia.
CCLA Will Continue to Oppose the Proposed Landfill
CCLA continues to fight the proposed Green Ridge landfill, and after over 7 years, we are not about to give up. At this point, Green Ridge is basically starting over with the approval of CUP 24-01 and the Second Amended and Restated Host Agreement. There was only a 30-day period to appeal the Board’s decision and CCLA met that requirement.
It is worthy to note, Green Ridge did not meet the conditions of CUP 18-06 approved by the Board in June 2018, which had an expiration date of 7 years from the date of approval. The terms of the Amended and Restated Host Agreement approved in July 2019 were not met. In addition, Green Ridge was unable to obtain the necessary approval for permits from state and federal agencies to construct the proposed landfill according to the plans presented in 2018.
CCLA
CCLA was founded in July 2018 when a group of concerned citizens met in opposition to the proposed Green Ridge landfill in Cumberland County, right on the border with Powhatan County. Since that time, the organization has grown and now has many supporters. We are thankful for every one of them, as our organization is surviving totally on donations, financial and otherwise.
CCLA is well recognized as a viable organization locally and otherwise.
For more information, press only:
Press Contact: Betty Myers
Phone: 434-242-0502
Email: bjmyers27@earthlink.net
For more information on CCLA : Cclava.com
We Need Your Help!
We are working to verify CCLA's "standing" right to file the lawsuit against the County and in the process update our contact list. Please complete the form by clicking on the following link: https://forms.gle/jRJc1zqeGr4sUCH6A Please share this link with others.
Thank you for your continued support.
CCLAOur Mission Statement
Cumberland County Landfill Alert (CCLA) is a group of concerned citizens who are united in their opposition to the proposed County Waste's/Green Ridge Recycling and Disposal Facility plans to site a Mega Multi-State Landfill in eastern Cumberland County, Virginia.
CCLA values honesty, integrity, open communication, respect, and accountability. CCLA strives to provide relevant, factual, and current information to all followers.
Take Action
There are many ways to get involved and fight for our beautiful county. This project will not only impact Cumberland, but the surrounding counties heavily, and all the counties along the James River down to the Chesapeake Bay. Take action today and make your voice heard!
What We’ve Done
We had lots of great representation at the last public hearing. Concerned citizens all over Cumberland had a lot of great points to share with the committee and we captured a few highlights in this video.
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