Hill of colliery refuse (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

slag heap

(Other definitions for slag heap that I've seen before include "Pile of mine refuse" , "Pile of spoil" , "Pile of waste matter from coal mining" , "Mound of mine refuse" , "Hill of mine refuse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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