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landfill

1 of 1noun
/ˈlændfɪl/
Forms:landfills
1

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

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  • The city opened a new landfill to accommodate its growing waste management needs.
  • Trash is transported to the landfill for safe disposal.
  • The old landfill site is being transformed into a park.
  • Regulations require that all waste be sorted before it goes to the landfill.
  • Many communities are working to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill.