In Aiken County, South Carolina, a significant community challenge has emerged against the approval of a 292.5-acre landfill called Rabbit Hill, strategically positioned near Bath and Burnettown. This area is already burdened with numerous pollution concerns and has existing contaminated sites within close proximity. Opponents argue that the 'replacement' designation given to the new landfill, intended to ease the permitting process, is unjustifiable given its vast size compared to the previous site. Local activists and legal representatives stress the ongoing environmental injustices faced by residents as they cope with legacy pollution.
The permit for a new 292.5-acre landfill in Aiken County has been challenged by local citizens, citing the area's existing pollution and health concerns.
The proposed Rabbit Hill landfill, significantly larger than the 'replacement' it claims to be, raises serious environmental and public health questions for the community.
Community advocates argue that the approval of the Rabbit Hill landfill exemplifies ongoing environmental injustices faced by local residents, overshadowed by previous legacy pollution.
Michael Corley stated the new landfill could not have been permitted without a special variance, reinforcing community claims of unfair environmental burden.
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