trash bin

Where refuse goes

A trash bin is a container for refuse—a receptacle where you toss things you're discarding.

The term is common in American English alongside garbage can and trash can, while British English favors rubbish bin.

In computing, the trash bin (or simply trash) is the folder where deleted files go before permanent removal: I moved the file to the trash bin but haven't emptied it yet.

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waste · refuse · junk · litter · kitchen scraps · incinerator · waste disposal · garbage disposal · recycling · landfill · lid · garbage truck · pickup · toss · garbage can · peel · throw away · bag

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waste destination

trash binrecycling bin

Vessel for reprocessable materials

compost bin · compost heap · recycle bin · donation box · donation bin

container purpose

trash bintreasure chest

Locked box for valuables

safe · jewelry box · keepsake box · display case · vault

Family

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