Dump: meaning, definitions and examples

This variant has the same spelling but can also mean to dispose of waste in a particular place, sometimes illegally or irresponsibly.

• People sometimes dump their trash in the forest, which is illegal.
• They decided to dump the old couch on the curb.

A formal term, commonly used in environmental and technical discussions about waste disposal. It refers to a site where waste is buried, often as part of waste management strategies.

• Many environmentalists are concerned about the environmental impacts of landfills.
• The government is looking to reduce the amount of waste that goes to the landfill.

Implying a site specifically designated for the disposal of household waste and refuse. Often used in official contexts or when explaining locations dedicated to waste management.

• The city recently opened a new garbage dump on the outskirts of town.
• Residents were instructed to take their household waste to the garbage dump.

Primarily used in British English to refer to a place where rubbish is discarded. Informal term used in everyday conversation.

• Let's take these old boxes to the rubbish tip.
• The rubbish tip was closed on Sundays.