The landfill
Example: Landfill stores waste materials in designated disposal sites
Definition
"The landfill" refers to a designated area where waste materials are buried under the ground to manage solid waste disposal safely and efficiently, preventing environmental contamination and health hazards.
Etymology
The term "landfill" combines "land," meaning ground or earth, and "fill," referring to the act of filling. It originated in the mid-20th century as a practical description of sites where land is filled with waste. Did you know? Early waste disposal often involved simply dumping trash in open pits, but modern landfills are engineered to protect the environment.
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"The landfill" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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