A waste-yard is a place where waste is accumulated or stored. There are several synonyms for the term, including junkyard, landfill, dump, and garbage dump. A junkyard is a location where large amounts of discarded automobiles, appliances, scrap metal, and other junk are collected. A landfill is a designated area for the disposal of waste materials. A dump is a site where garbage and other materials are discarded. A garbage dump is a place where household and other waste materials are dumped. Regardless of the term used, waste-yards are essential in managing waste disposal to minimize environmental pollution.