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Neither the state nor cities and counties monitor exactly what trains transport locally.

According to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the contaminated soil appeared “suitable for disposal” at the Heritage Landfill in Roachdale, Indiana, which has operated since 1981.

The EPA is looking for dioxins: highly toxic chemicals that may form during the burning of fuel or waste.

Trucks carrying toxic waste from the Ohio train derailment arrive in Indiana, we catch up on bills in the statehouse, and industry experts see opportunity in the Hoosier state with indoor shrimp farming.

Despite assurances from officials that the site owned by waste management company Heritage Environmental is equipped to handle the waste, residents say they’re worried.

Putnam County Commissioner David Berry said shipments like this come to Roachdale all the time. The only thing that’s different is the high-profile situation.