Higher asthma rate near Bridgeton Landfill, 07/01/2016 Posted on 2016/07/022016/07/02 by stlradwastelegacy Leave a Comment on Higher asthma rate near Bridgeton Landfill, 07/01/2016 KSDK – 5 On Your Side by Jacob Long The 83-page report says the rates of serious respiratory illnesses are higher near the Bridgeton Landfill Compared to other parts of the county.