public bin

Sidewalk waste container

A public bin is a trash receptacle placed in shared spaces—streets, parks, train stations—for general use.

The term is more common in British and Australian English; Americans typically say public trash can or garbage can.

She tossed her coffee cup in the public bin.

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litter · waste · throw away · sidewalk · city street · street · receptacle · container · dump · toss · pick up · lid · bags · dog poop · overflowing · stench · urban · park

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G