Investigation Requested Into Alleged Illegal Dumping of Out-of-State Waste at Pocahontas County Landfill
MARLINTON, WV — A formal complaint has been filed with state regulatory bodies demanding a sweeping investigation into the Pocahontas County Landfill. The complaint alleges a multi-year cover-up involving the undocumented dumping of solid waste from Virginia into West Virginia facilities, standing in direct violation of state environmental and reporting laws.
According to faxed documents dated June 16, 2026, including 727823780_2037720633495766_4608838585941856685_n.jpg and 724414914_10235110868205559_1579236964740935481_n.jpg, eyewitnesses and former employees have provided statements indicating that solid waste generated in the Commonwealth of Virginia was routinely transported and disposed of at the Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority landfill.
The Allegations: "Zero" Out-of-State Waste Reported
The complaint identifies Allegheny Disposal LLC, a commercial waste hauler, as the entity responsible for transporting the Virginia waste across state lines. Furthermore, the filing notes that a member of the Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority Board has publicly acknowledged that out-of-state waste was being accepted.
Despite these witness accounts and public admissions, official records submitted to regulatory agencies by the landfill reportedly show zero out-of-state waste being received for many years.
This massive discrepancy has sparked major regulatory and environmental concerns:
Capacity and Lifespan Realities: If out-of-state tonnage has gone unreported, public data regarding the remaining capacity and expected lifespan of the landfill is likely inaccurate.
Environmental Risks: Accurate source tracking is legally required to properly manage groundwater protection, evaluate environmental impacts, handle leachate management, and ensure compliance with solid waste management plans.
Legal Violations: The undocumented acceptance of this waste potentially violates West Virginia Code §24A-2-4b, the West Virginia Solid Waste Management Act, and applicable Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations.
Demands for Accountability and Board Overhaul
The scope of the requested investigation, detailed across 723843856_10235110870405614_1782304291143545011_n.jpg and 720378007_10235110870845625_6499963137970223438_n.jpg, urges the Public Service Commission (PSC) to enforce severe corrective actions if violations are confirmed.
The "Requested Outcome" section outlines ten distinct demands, including:
A Full Audit: A comprehensive review of all landfill records, scale house data, tonnage reports, and annual operational documents.
After-Hours Access Crackdown: A formal review of after-hours facility access, specifically investigating the issuance of keys or special access privileges to commercial haulers.
Personnel Discipline & Retraining: Mandatory state law and compliance training for all supervisors and employees, alongside disciplinary actions for those who failed to follow reporting laws.
Ouster of Board Members: The potential removal, replacement, or non-reappointment of Solid Waste Authority board members who ignored reporting deficiencies or failed to provide adequate oversight.
"The public has a right to expect that solid waste laws are followed, environmental reporting is accurate, and landfill records truthfully reflect the waste being accepted," the complaint states in 723843856_10235110870405614_1782304291143545011_n.jpg.
State regulators have not yet publicly commented on whether an active investigation has been initiated or if penalties against Allegheny Disposal LLC or the Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority are imminent.
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