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: Post navigation Previous: Woman charged with perjury in missing Md. sisters caseNext: New “Solar Authority” is now law Related Stories 1 min read Carilion now raising funds for an advanced therapy at new cancer center under construction Gene Marrano November 4, 2025 1 min read 2025 Virginia Election Results Ian Price November 4, 2025 1 min read Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police Gene Marrano November 3, 2025