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

The seafood industry in the state of Maine generates approximately 50,000 tons (45,359 tonnes) of lobster shells every year, most of which end up in landfills. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Every food factory makes waste like pulps and peels, and most goes into landfills. — Joe Mullich, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

As more wind equipment reaches retirement, expanding recycling capacity could keep additional blades out of landfills. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Everything that can be reused is, including these fixtures and fastenings, but a small percentage still goes to landfill. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing landfill

• sanitary landfill