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landfill

[land-fil] / ˈlændˌfɪl /


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Biomass fuel includes construction waste, orchard cuttings and nutshells, all things that would otherwise be burned in the field or sent to a landfill — thus the designation “carbon neutral.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

The agency gets the images within 48 hours, then sends out notices to landfill and oil and gas operators when methane is seen escaping.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The Marana landfill is likely a preview of the future of operating machinery in dusty and hazardous conditions, reports Bob Tita.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

They say the combination of significantly reduced landfill space and a breakdown of Glasgow's main incinerator have created a "perfect storm" which could see waste left uncollected.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Their headstones and tombs were trucked away for landfill.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

Satellites and AI are also used to spot greenhouse gas emissions from individual facilities such as oil and gas sites, mines or landfills.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Carbon Mapper doesn’t have similar numbers for landfills because methods to calculate the impacts of repairs are still being developed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

That could help ease a shortage of equipment operators at landfills and other job sites struggling to fill positions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The remainder of planet-warming gases are released by smaller fossil fuel companies, livestock agriculture, deforestation, landfills and other activities, according to the study.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Lou Volpe’s classroom, far from the main entrance, is furnished with old couches and living room chairs, donated stuff that otherwise might have gone to Goodwill or landfills.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove


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