Preferred Term:
landfills
Definition:
A site where solid waste materials are disposed of on land - supposedly in a manner which prevents their escape into-or pollution of-the surrounding environment. The waste is spread in layers, then compacted to the smallest practical volume and covered with compacted soil at the end of each working day.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- sanitary landfill
- sanitary landfills
- land fills
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/49165
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