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Video: Polisena Files Suit Against Landfill Companies [Poll]

The Johnston mayor went to Providence Superior Court on Dec. 14 to formally file the town's lawsuit against Rhode Island Resource Recovery and Broadrock Renewables.

 

The accompanying video shows Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena visitng Providence County Superior Court on Dec. 14 to file the town's lawsuit against Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and Broadrock Renewables, two companies located at the Central Landfill.

Polisena announced plans for the lawsuit at a press conference last week, and after filing the suit yesterday, spoke with reporters on the steps of the courthouse about the town's concerns.

What do you think — will the town's lawsuit do anything to solve the ongoign odor problems from the Central Landfill? Cast your vote and post your comments below.

  • Do you think Johnston's lawsuit against the landfill will make any difference?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Yes! The companies have to know that people are fed up with waiting for a solution.
        3 (23%)
    • No! It won't make the companies act any more quickly to solve the problem.
        10 (76%)
    Total votes: 13
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Landfill lawsuit, Landfill smell, and Lawsuit against RIRRC

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