But That Wasn't His Only Problem
Even with all of those outside factors, the greatest threat to Bedekovic's land was leachate, a liquid that forms when rainwater runs through waste from landfills. The water is then filled with toxins that seep into the soil, permanently ruining the crops. For farmers, this is poison...
He Had Already Been Worried
Bedekovic was already worried about the problems the landfill might cause, and the cars were just adding another stressor. If the oil seeped into the ground, he'd be done for. He had to do something about this...