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  2. Landfill - Wikipedia

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    A landfill [a] is a site for the disposal of waste materials. It is the oldest and most common form of waste disposal, although the systematic burial of waste with daily, intermediate and final covers only began in the 1940s. In the past, waste was simply left in piles or thrown into pits (known in archeology as middens).

  3. List of landfills in the United States - Wikipedia

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    BKK Landfill, West Covina - Largest hazardous waste landfill in the State [2] Canal Area, San Rafael – The "East San Rafael" area (the eastern portion of the Canal Area between the Bay and San Quentin Ridge) was home to most of the garbage disposal sites in central Marin County. Chiquita Canyon Landfill, Castaic [3] Eastlake Landfill, Clearlake

  4. Landfills in the United States - Wikipedia

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    It has been designated a National Historic Landmark, underlining the significance of waste disposal in urban society. The first federal legislation addressing solid waste management was the Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965 (SWDA) [1] that created a national office of solid waste. By the mid-1970s, all states had some type of solid waste ...

  5. Residential waste center now open in Kapolei

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    Meanwhile, residents are allowed two loads per day at the city's disposal sites, including the city's green waste contractor, Hawaiian Earth Recycling in Wahiawa.

  6. Fresh Kills Landfill - Wikipedia

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    The landfill received its last barge of garbage on March 22, 2001. At its peak of operation in 1986–87, Fresh Kills received as much as 29,000 short tons (26,000 t) of trash per day. [6] It was estimated that, if kept open, the landfill would have eventually reached a height of 500 feet (150 m) or more.

  7. Illegal dumping and homeless camping force Richland to close ...

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    Customers may also sign up for biweekly curbside recycling for an added $7.70 per month on top of the basic garbage fee. The service includes a blue garbage bin that is collected along with ...

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