Landfill
/ˈlændˌfɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) A site designated for the disposal of waste material by burial, regulated under environmental and land use laws.
The city council approved the expansion of the local landfill to accommodate increasing waste.
Forms
- landfill
- landfills
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Commentary
Legal references to landfills frequently involve compliance with environmental regulations concerning waste disposal and land use planning.
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