The lack of landfills Landfills are the primary method of dealing with municipal solid waste in the unites states Many states in highly urbanized parts of the country have a shortage of 5-10 years suitable landfill more than 10 years space unavailable Fig. 9 Years of remaining landfill capacityThe lack of landfills Fig. 9 Years of remaining landfill capacity Landfills are the primary method of dealing with municipal solid waste in the unites states. Many states in highly urbanized parts of the country have a shortage of suitable landfill space