waste container
Also known as wastebasket, trashcan, waste basket, garbage bin, trash can, garbage can, litter bin, dustbin
container to collect and hold waste pending disposal
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A waste container is a receptacle designed to collect and temporarily hold trash or other unwanted materials until they can be disposed of properly. These containers matter because they help organize waste in one place, making it easier to manage and transport for final disposal.
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Japan's trash containers are divided into combustibles, cans/bottles/pet bottles and newspapers and magazines. Recycling trash can in Natal, Brazil
A waste container, also known as a dustbin, rubbish bin, trash can, garbage can, wastepaper basket, and wastebasket, among other names, is a type of container intended to store waste. It is usually made out of metal or plastic. The words rubbish, basket and bin are more common in British English usage; trash and can are more common in American English usage. Garbage may refer to food waste specifically (when distinguished from trash) or to municipal solid waste in general. The word dumpster (from a genericised trademark) refers to a large outdoor waste container for garbage collectors to pick up the contents.