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Landfill
A landfill is a waste treatment site for the final disposal of municipal waste, hazardous waste or other waste, such as waste stone. At the decision of public authorities, a site for long-term storage of waste can also be designated a landfill.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- Valid until (31 December 2078)
Source organisation
- EU
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