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Garbage can (curbside)
Used when referring to waste disposal on collection days.
Literal Meaning
A receptacle for the temporary storage of waste or refuse prior to disposal
Actual Meaning
Large wheeled bin for rubbish collection
Examples in Context

Don't forget to take the trash out to the garbage can curbside before the truck arrives.

I saw someone put their old furniture next to the garbage can curbside for collection.

The garbage can curbside needs to be rolled back after the waste is collected.

Helpful Tips
  • 1In many areas, garbage cans curbside are only placed outside on specific days when waste is collected, so it's good to know your local schedule.
  • 2Using 'garbage can curbside' often implies that something is temporarily outside for collection, not just 'trash' that is overflowing inside.
  • 3In conversations, mentioning the garbage can curbside could be a polite way to ask someone to dispose of waste properly.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
trash container
waste bin
rubbish receptacle
refuse can
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