Landfill Definition

lăndfĭl
landfills
noun
Disposal of garbage, rubbish, etc. by burying it under soil or earth.
Webster's New World
A site for the disposal of solid waste in which refuse is buried between layers of dirt so as to fill in or reclaim low-lying ground.
American Heritage
The disposal of waste at such a site.
American Heritage
A place used for this purpose.
Webster's New World
Garbage, rubbish, etc. so disposed of.
Webster's New World
verb
To dispose of (waste material) in a landfill.
American Heritage

To dispose of garbage by burying it at a landfill site.

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Noun

Singular:
landfill
Plural:
landfills

Origin of Landfill

Landfill Sentence Examples

  • The more waste recycled, the less is sent to landfill.

  • Outdoor enthusiasts might prefer another park because this parks northern border abuts the county landfill.

  • A landfill compactor is used on the operational areas to level and compact the waste.

  • The EU landfill directive aims to divert wastes from landfills and will also influence the increase in the number of incinerators.

  • Only a small remainder is finally sent to landfill.

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With L8 Letter Words Ending With L