Responses to the Green Ridge Meeting Updates

The following comments were received from supporters concerning the August 6th post. Please keep your comments coming by sending them to: info@cclava.com.

“Good morning. I think it should be emphasized the 104 acres & 75 trucks are for the INITIAL phase of the landfill. Clearly there will be expansion if they come. Thx. - SB”

“I have heard that if the landfill comes to Cumberland, the revenue generated is on the lowest end of the pay scale being $1.44 per ton of trash that enters the facility. Amelia county gets over $4.00 per ton of solid waste at their landfill. The county should not accept the lowest payout per ton. They should demand the highest payout since the size has been significantly reduced to include the inbound truck traffic. I am not saying I’m for the project, but if it does come since allegedly $20 million has been invested, then the county needs to renegotiate the payment terms.

Additionally, I’d make them demonstrate on an expense ledger where exactly they’re getting the $20 million investment from because I bet that’s fictitious likely to be made up in lawyer fees on their behalf that they’ve been using which is not part of revenue coming into the county as an potential investment. Lastly, if this landfill project does come to our county, then they can write a check for some new public safety equipment because those will be the first responders if something goes bad there like a hazardous material incident or complex EMS call; been there done that in my past job in another county. Green Ridge is laughing in our face if they’re able to pay the lowest dollar amount per tonnage of trash and not being forced to compensate the county citizens for the disaster they will pose upon us all. 

Respectfully,  DH”

If you have any thoughts or feelings you would like to express on this situation - please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@cclava.com and share your voice. The fight isn’t over!