landfill / dump
discariche
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'Discarica abusiva' = illegal dump, a persistent problem in some parts of Italy.
La discarica è quasi piena — serve un'alternativa.
The landfill is almost full — an alternative is needed.
Le discariche abusive inquinano il suolo e le falde acquifere.
Illegal dumps pollute the soil and aquifers.