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landfill
[ land-fil ]
noun
- a low area of land that is built up from deposits of solid refuse in layers covered by soil.
- the solid refuse itself.
verb (used without object)
- to create more usable land by this means.
verb (used with object)
- to make (an area of land) by means of a landfill.
- to use in a landfill:
to landfill millions of tons of garbage each year.
landfill
/ ˈ±ôæ²Ô»åËŒ´Úɪ±ô /
noun
- disposal of waste material by burying it under layers of earth
- ( as modifier )
landfill sites
landfill
/ ±ôă²Ô»å′´Úıô′ /
- A disposal site where solid waste, such as paper, glass, and metal, is buried between layers of dirt and other materials in such a way as to reduce contamination of the surrounding land. Modern landfills are often lined with layers of absorbent material and sheets of plastic to keep pollutants from leaking into the soil and water.
- Also called sanitary landfill
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Example Sentences
Thrivemind Village in Iron Gate has partnered with a number of organisations and is urging people to donate extra items so they do not end up in landfill.
In her experience, most of the stuff purchased on Amazon is “going to inevitably end up in a landfill.â€
The Army Corps says the recycling operation is expected to take roughly 10 months and would keep the materials out of landfills.
Police officials also shared new details about Ms Shingoose's death, including naming the local landfill where they believe her remains are located.
Las Vegas police found Williams’ body in a ditch near a landfill on Jan. 25.
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