The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) is requesting input on the development of an amendment to the regional Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP). A public meeting on the amendment will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 5PM, at HRPDC, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA.  The SWMP amendment will define the development plans for a material recovery facility at 89 Pagan Ave., Smithfield, VA. 

Please note that all solid waste facilities within Southeastern Hampton Roads must be consistent with the SWMP, which was developed, written and is managed by the HRPDC. 

Those interested also can submit written statements to be considered in the development of the amendment prior to the public meeting.  Statements should be mailed to Jai McBride, HRPDC, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA, 23320 or emailed to jmcbride@hrpdcva.gov.  These will be part of HRPDC’s permanent record.  All interested parties are asked to review the Southeastern Virginia Solid Waste Management Plan.  Copies of the plan and the proposed amendment are available at the HRPDC offices and on the HRPDC website. Click the links below.

Solid Waste Management Plan 2011-2047 for Southside Hampton Roads

Proposed Amendment

All citizens are invited to be present at the public hearing to be held at the time and place stated above, where an opportunity will be given for them to be heard.

Any interested party whose participation in this meeting would require reasonable accommodation of a handicap should contact the HRPDC at 757-420-8300 at least four days in advance.