Investigation on Ohio landfills prompting law changes

NewsNet5 investigative reporter Duane Pohlman Testifies Before Senate Committee

UPDATED: 6:15 am EST
Dec. 7, 2005



COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A 5 On Your Side investigation that aired last month could soon prompt some changes in state law.

Chief Investigator Duane Pohlman looked into Ohio landfills receiving garbage from other states, and how the dumping is causing environmental and health concerns.

Lawmakers now say the series of reports may finally put a stop to what some call a building environmental disaster.

Chief investigator Duane Pohlman testified Tuesday before a Senate committee looking to tighten Ohio's rules and regulations.

Both the Senate and House versions of the bill are expected to pass sometime this month.

Environmentalists say it has been a significant achievement.

Video of Duane Pohlman Ohio Senate Committee Testimony

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