KITCHEN MIDDENS Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

kitchen middens

noun

plural of kitchen midden

as in sanitary landfills

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landfills

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Our landfills are coming to an end, and waste doesn’t just go away.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 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.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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