The Gaston Co. Landfill in Mount Holly is listed in North Carolina’s pre-regulatory landfill program as under investigation, while a July 2026 audit found that 534 of 688 older landfill sites had never been investigated.
Birmingham is seeking private developers for a potential landfill-gas project at the Eastern Area and New Georgia landfills. Questions are due Aug. 7, and proposals are due Sept. 21.
HB 707 creates a seven-member committee, broadens landfill-siting criteria and pauses approvals for additional capacity until at least July 1, 2027, with Dalton remaining a key test.
NCDEQ is accepting written comments through October 2, 2026, on a proposed remedial action plan for the Angier Refuse Dump near 2200 Rawls Church Road.
Virginia is reviewing statewide landfill financial-assurance rules after Shoosmith’s projected costs exceeded two available bonds. Public comments are due August 12, and a state evaluation is due October 5.
