stump dump

[ stuhmp duhmp ]

noun

1. a landfill site reserved for wood waste, especially brush, branches, and stumps as well as leaves, grass, and other general yard and garden waste:

   As soon as we get the last of those nasty brambles into the back of the truck, we can cover them with some heavy branches and head over to the stump dump.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stump dump¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that engineering consultant Environmental Works Inc. dug the trench last month around the Bella Vista stump dump to assess the waste and locate the fire.

From Washington Times

Firefighters responded in July to the fire at the Trafalgar Road site, known as a “stump dump” because it involves burning wood waste and yard debris.

From Washington Times

Officials have said a property owner’s association operated the stump dump for about 13 years.

From Washington Times