Madison County committee hears landfill feasibility update; staff flags leachate, permitting and next‑step study

May 13, 2026

County staff reported initial research showing siting standards may be feasible for reusing the county landfill but flagged leachate treatment, DEQ permitting and detailed cost analysis as obstacles; committee asked for further meetings with King George County operations and DEQ and recommended a feasibility study.

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Jonathan, the committee’s lead on the landfill property, told the Madison County Economic Development Committee that his initial review of King George County’s solid‑waste plan and Virginia DEQ siting guidance suggests the Madison site could meet siting standards but requires more detailed engineering and permitting work.

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