Landfills In The United States
In the United States, landfills are regulated by the state's environmental agency that establishes minimum guidelines; however, none of these standards may fall below those set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); such as was the case with the Fresh Kills Landfill in Staten Island, which is claimed by many to not only be the world's largest landfill, but the world's largest manmade land.
Read more about Landfills In The United States: History, Regulation, Statistics, Impact On People Near Landfills, Landfill Methane Outreach Program, List of Notable Landfills
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