I tend to think of "midden" and household or more organic waste, while
trash dump or refuse may include many other items - like industrial waste,
metals, etc.

Jeanette McKenna
California


> [Original Message]
> From: Chuck Carrig <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 5/11/2010 10:53:55 AM
> Subject: terminology
>
> Is there a consensus on the proper terminology for the discussion of
> historic refuse concentrations?
>
> I've always used the terminology historic midden as opposed to historic
> trash dump.
>
> Chuck Carrig - RPA
> Archaeologist
> BLM - Dillon Field Office
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