landfill

/ˈlændfɪl/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
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