[Objective] The process and mechanism of erosion and sediment yield of rubbish-dump in dry upland of Northern Weihe river were illustrated to provide scientific bases for the prevention and control of rainfall erosion on rubbish-dump. [Methods] Experiments of erosion and sediment yield were conducted on rubbish dumps with two slope gradients(steep slope and tiled dump) and rainfall simulation intensities(1

2 and 2.0 mm/m). [Results] When rainfall intensity I was at 1.2 mm/min

the sediment yield on the steep slope dump was 117.94 kg

an increment of 107.08 kg was observed in comparison with the one on tiled dump of 10.86 kg. When rainfall intensity was at 2.0 mm/m

the sediment yield on steep slope dump got an increment of 225.72 kg in contrast to the one on tiled dump. The energy of erosion(E)

including the consume energy(Estartup sediment

Emove sediment)

and the dragging resistance at bottom plate(F) were elucidated: The existed space and soft layer between rubbish-dump and the original landform below it can reduce the E start up sediment

the energy of erosion(E) was mainly consumed by moving sediment. [Conclusion] The current with the sediment yield will keep a high speed and a strong dragging force from bottom plate(F). As a result

rill erosion was strengthened.