Definition of landfillnext
as in dump
a place where discarded materials (as trash) are dumped we took all of our old, broken furniture to the landfill

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Recent Examples of landfill The agency gets the images within 48 hours, then sends out notices to landfill and oil and gas operators when methane is seen escaping. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Repurposing leftover materials can reduce pollution, conserve resources and lower the amount of material dumped into landfills or waterways. — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 In some cases, an entire load gets sent to a landfill instead. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for landfill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landfill
dump
Noun
  • The data dump comes after the Conference Board reported yesterday that its Consumer Confidence Index this month slid to its lowest level since 2014.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Jump to recipe Dessert doesn’t get much easier than a dump cake!
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Landfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landfill. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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