North Carolina faces new scrutiny over its lack of inspections of old landfills and dumps. A recent audit suggests these sites could contain dangerous materials, posing a potential risk to communities—particularly in Iredell County.

Local readers are urging their neighbors and leaders to handle hazardous waste at the community level, highlighting the importance of accountability. In an opinion piece published by Oregon Local News, contributors stress that each community must do its part to tackle waste responsibly.