Synonyms of landfill

landfill

noun

ˈlan(d)-ˌfil 

as in dump

a place where discarded materials (as trash) are dumped

we took all of our old, broken furniture to the landfill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dump
• sanitary landfill
• tip
• junkyard
• dustbin
• mess
• midden
• transfer station
• dustheap
• kitchen midden
• pigsty
• pigpen
• sty

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of landfill

Two apps available in Louisville help retailers keep food out of landfills while saving customers money. — Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 July 2026

The initiative launched in 2007 to look for hazardous materials that may pose health and environmental risks in older dumps and landfills. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Once derided as 'Garbage Island’ because of its overflowing landfills, Taiwan has reinvented itself into a global model for green tourism. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

As built, Orchard loops around a one-time landfill before running into Gowen Road. — Mark Dee july 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026

Phrases Containing landfill

• sanitary landfill