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Landfill

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The most common method of solid waste disposal; can contaminate groundwater and release harmful gases.

AP course connection

Topic 5.10: 5.10 Impacts of Urbanization

Unit 5

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