Urban Farm DB
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Database research record2026·United States

Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

US Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Urban Farm DB summary

In 2009, there were approximately 1,908 municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLFs) in the continental United States, managed by the states under RCRA Subtitle D. Federal criteria (40 CFR Part 258) set requirements including location restrictions and leachate management.

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  • 1,908 count

    facility count(municipal solid waste landfills)

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    region
    continental United States
    year
    2009

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