1. a place where garbage, waste, or unwanted materials are deposited or discarded
Usage: also called a dump or landfill; common in environmental and municipal contexts

Examples

• The city opened a new dumpsite on the outskirts of town to handle residential waste.
• Environmental inspectors visited the dumpsite to check for contamination.
• Illegal dumping at the dumpsite has become a serious problem.
• The old dumpsite was closed and converted into a nature preserve.
• Trucks deliver tons of garbage to the dumpsite every day.
• Scavengers often search through dumpsites looking for recyclable materials.