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Midwest US
Garbage can (curbside)
Used when discussing waste disposal and curbside collection services.
Literal Meaning
A container for holding waste material
Actual Meaning
Large wheeled bin for rubbish collection
Examples in Context

I forgot to put my garbage can curbside last night; now I have to wait another week for pickup.

Make sure to take the trash out to the garbage can curbside before the truck comes.

The neighborhood is really clean; everyone remembers to put their garbage cans curbside on collection days.

Helpful Tips
  • 1This phrase is specific to regions with curbside waste collection; not all places have this practice.
  • 2Listen for cues about the day of the week; garbage can pickup typically happens on specific days.
  • 3Notice the neighborhood routine; most people will put their garbage cans out the night before collection.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
trash bin
waste container
refuse receptacle
rubbish bin
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