Meaning of the word landfill in English

What does landfill mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

landfill

US /ˈlænd.fɪl/
UK /ˈlænd.fɪl/
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Noun

1.

a place where rubbish is buried under the ground

Example:
The city's waste is transported to a large landfill site.
Reducing waste helps decrease the amount of trash sent to landfills.

Verb

1.

to dispose of waste material by burying it, especially as a method of filling in and reclaiming excavated land

Example:
The company plans to landfill the contaminated soil in a secure facility.
Many communities are looking for alternatives to simply landfilling their waste.
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