landfill
/ˈlændfɪl/
noun
- A place where waste is buried in the ground, often used for garbage disposal.
- Many old landfills are now covered with grass and turned into parks.
- The city sends its trash to a large landfill outside of town.
- Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.
- The process of burying waste in the ground as a method of disposal.
- Modern landfill uses special liners to protect the soil and water.
- The environmental impact of landfill is a growing concern.
- Landfill is the most common way to get rid of household garbage.
Synonyms
verb
- To dispose of waste by burying it in a landfill.
- We should try to recycle more and landfill less.
- The company plans to landfill the construction debris.
- Some materials cannot be landfilled because they are hazardous.