toxic waste dump
Poison disposal site
A toxic waste dump is a site where hazardous industrial byproducts are disposed of—chemicals, heavy metals, radioactive materials, and other substances dangerous to human health and the environment.
Such sites range from regulated facilities to illegal dumping grounds that contaminate soil and groundwater: The factory was fined for using the vacant lot as a toxic waste dump.
Figuratively, anything overwhelmingly polluted or corrupted: Social media can feel like a toxic waste dump.
- landfillsEngineered waste disposal sites
- Superfund sitesCERCLA-designated contaminated areas
- incinerationBurning waste to ash
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- chemical spillAccidental release of toxins
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- Dumpsitesdumpsite, landfill, rubbish tip, sanitary landfill, trash heap
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Protected natural habitat area
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Ideal, blissful place
mountain retreat · health spa · sanctuary · oasis · utopia
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