What are the Long-term Environmental Impacts of Landfills?

Despite mitigation measures, landfills have long-term environmental impacts:

Persistent Organic Pollutants: Some pollutants, like heavy metals and certain chemicals, persist in the environment for a long time, posing risks to ecosystems and human health.
Climate Change: The release of methane and other greenhouse gases from landfills contributes to global warming and climate change.
Resource Depletion: Landfills occupy large areas of land, which could otherwise be used for agriculture, housing, or natural habitats.
Future Generations: The pollution and land use issues created by current landfills will be problems that future generations must address and manage.