In today’s fast-paced consumer culture, the average person rarely thinks about where their trash ends up. Once it’s out of sight, it’s usually out of mind. But beneath the surface, landfills are silently causing massive harm to our planet. While they may appear to be organized waste management systems, the truth is far more troubling. How are landfills affecting the environment? The answer lies in a combination of pollution, greenhouse gases, and long-term ecological damage.