About 1/4 of all Virginia’s waste comes here from out of state Evan Jones July 8, 2015 1 min read Associated Press photo More than five million tons of waste was brought from outside states for disposal here last year. That’s down about 20% from 2003, but as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, it still accounts for about one-quarter of all solid waste managed in the state. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Woman charged with perjury in missing Md. sisters caseNext: New “Solar Authority” is now law Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025