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Canadian Slang
Garbage can (curbside)
Used when discussing waste disposal and curbside collection services.
Literal Meaning
Garbage can/Bin
Actual Meaning
Large wheeled bin for rubbish collection
Examples in Context

Make sure the garbage can curbside is out by 7 AM on Thursday so the truck can collect it.

During the spring cleaning, I filled the garbage can curbside with all the old lawn furniture.

I forgot to take out the garbage can curbside last night, and now I have to wait until next week for pickup.

Helpful Tips
  • 1In Canada, it's common to refer to the garbage bin that you put outside for collection as a 'garbage can curbside'.
  • 2In some neighborhoods, there may be rules about how to place the garbage can curbside, such as which way it should face.
  • 3Remember that the timing of when you put the garbage can curbside is important; most places have specific days for pickup.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
trash bin
waste container
refuse receptacle
rubbish bin
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