trashbin
Waste collection vessel
A trashbin is a container for waste, synonymous with trash can or garbage can.
The single-word spelling appears more often in computing contexts—the trashbin or recycle bin where deleted files go before permanent removal: I dragged the file to the trashbin.
In everyday speech, trash can remains more common.
Cylindrical metal container
- basketWoven carrying vessel
- receptacleContainer for items
- pailOpen-topped carrying vessel
- wastebasketContainer for refuse
dustbin · garbage can · drum · hamper · caddy · holder · liner · lid
Removing all contents
- dumpingDisposing carelessly or abruptly
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- removalAct of taking away
- discardDeliberately throw out
collection · pickup · curbside · bag · liner · garbage truck · waste management · hauling
Discarded waste material
- refuseReject or garbage
- rubbishWaste or nonsense
- debrisScattered broken fragments
- litterScattered waste or debris
junk · scrap · detritus · leftovers · remnants · dregs · residue · discards
Reprocessing used materials
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- reuseEmploy something again
- sortingArranging into sequence
separation · plastics · paper · glass · cans · bottles · recyclables · diversion
can
Cylindrical metal container
- basketWoven carrying vessel
- receptacleContainer for items
- pailOpen-topped carrying vessel
wastebasket · dustbin · garbage can · drum · hamper · caddy · holder · liner · lid · pedal
emptying
Removing all contents
- dumpingDisposing carelessly or abruptly
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- removalAct of taking away
discard · collection · pickup · curbside · bag · liner · garbage truck · waste management · hauling · tossing
garbage
Discarded waste material
litter · junk · scrap · detritus · leftovers · remnants · dregs · residue · discards · sweepings
recycling
Reprocessing used materials
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- reuseEmploy something again
sorting · separation · plastics · paper · glass · cans · bottles · recyclables · diversion · single-stream
smell
Olfactory perception
freshen · baking soda · charcoal filter · lid · airtight · sealed · flies · maggots · rot · decay
trashbinrecycling bin
Vessel for reprocessable materials
recycle bin · compost bin · compost heap · donation bin · donation box
trashbintreasure chest
Locked box for valuables
safe · vault · trophy case · display case · keepsake box
trash, bin, trashed, trashing, trashy, bins, binned, binning