sanitary landfill

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sanitary landfill: see solid waste solid waste, discarded materials other than fluids. In the United States in 1996, nearly 210 million tons—about 4.3 lb. (2 kg) per person daily (up from 2.7 lb./1.2 kg in 1960)—were collected and disposed of by municipalities.
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sanitary landfill [′san·ə‚ter·ē ′lan‚fil]

(civil engineering)

The disposal of garbage by spreading it in layers covered with soil or ashes to a depth sufficient to control rats, flies, and odors.

sanitary landfill

Garbage that is buried to a depth which is sufficient to control vermin, odors, etc.

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