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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Woman charged with perjury in missing Md. sisters caseNext: New “Solar Authority” is now law Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025