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A 1995 photograph depicting the disposal of trash at the Fresh Kills landfill in Staten Island, New York. This landfill, operational from 1948 to 2001, was formerly the world's largest.
1937: The Evolution of Landfills – From Ancient Middens to Modern Sanitation

The progression from ancient middens to modern landfills reflects significant advancements in waste management, with the Fresno landfill marking a historical milestone