This is the 16532nd most frequent Russian word.
свалки
Landfills or dumps.
In this sentence, "свалки" refers to physical locations designed for waste disposal.
Мы избавляемся от старых вещей, унося их на свалки.
We get rid of old items by taking them to dumps.
Here, "свалок" is used to indicate waste disposal facilities in a broader environmental context.
Количество свалок в городе уменьшилось благодаря программе переработки.
The number of dumps in the city has decreased thanks to the recycling program.
In this sentence, "свалках" is described in a context where discarded items of value might be discovered.