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New Zealand Slang
Garbage can (curbside)
Used when referring to outdoor waste collection and disposal methods.
Literal Meaning
Garbage can curbside → A container for waste located at the edge of a street.
Actual Meaning
Large wheeled bin for rubbish collection
Examples in Context

After dinner, we took the leftovers out to the garbage can at the curbside.

Remember to put the recycling in the garbage can on Wednesday night for collection.

The garbage can was overflowing, so we decided to take it out a day early.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Don't confuse 'garbage can' with 'rubbish bin,' as locals may use different terms slightly interchangeably based on context.
  • 2The phrase can be used casually in conversation when talking about chores or responsibilities related to cleanliness.
  • 3In New Zealand, 'garbage can' typically refers to the bin used for collecting waste at the curbside, so it's useful to know when discussing waste disposal.
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