wastebin
Office garbage container
A wastebin is a container for trash or discarded items, typically found indoors in offices, kitchens, or bathrooms.
The term is more common in British English; Americans usually say trash can or garbage can.
She tossed the crumpled receipt into the wastebin.
Waste or nonsense
- garbageDiscarded waste material
- refuseReject or garbage
- litterScattered waste or debris
- debrisScattered broken fragments
junk · scraps · detritus · leftovers · clutter · sweepings · remnants · discards
Light, casual throw
- throw awayRemove as unwanted
- disposeArrange or settle
- dumpWaste disposal site
- pitchFrequency of sound
chuck · ditch · trash · scrap · reject · clear out · get rid of · empty
Woven carrying vessel
- pailOpen-topped carrying vessel
- bucketOpen-top carrying vessel
- canisterSealed cylindrical container
- receptacleContainer for items
holder · hamper · caddy · tub · drum · liner · lidded · plastic
Waste burial ground
- recyclingReprocessing used materials
- compostingDecomposing organic matter deliberately
- incinerationBurning waste to ash
- garbage collectionScheduled waste removal service
sorting · separation · environmental impact · refuse disposal · pickup · curbside · municipal · biodegradable
Cleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- tidinessState of being neat
- odor controlManaging unwanted smells
- deodorizingNeutralizing unpleasant smells
emptying · cleaning · freshness · disinfecting · rinsing · maintenance
rubbish
Waste or nonsense
debris · junk · scraps · detritus · leftovers · clutter · sweepings · remnants · discards · wrappers
toss
Light, casual throw
- throw awayRemove as unwanted
- disposeArrange or settle
- dumpWaste disposal site
pitch · chuck · ditch · trash · scrap · reject · clear out · get rid of · empty · declutter
basket
Woven carrying vessel
receptacle · holder · hamper · caddy · tub · drum · liner · lidded · plastic · metal
landfill
Waste burial ground
- recyclingReprocessing used materials
- compostingDecomposing organic matter deliberately
- incinerationBurning waste to ash
garbage collection · sorting · separation · environmental impact · refuse disposal · pickup · curbside · municipal · biodegradable · recyclable
sanitation
Cleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- tidinessState of being neat
- odor controlManaging unwanted smells
deodorizing · emptying · cleaning · freshness · disinfecting · rinsing · maintenance
wastebintreasure chest
Locked box for valuables
safe · keepsake box · archive · vault · trophy case
wastebinmuseum
Public exhibit space
shrine · memorial · collection · gallery · repository
wastebindumpster
Commercial refuse container
landfill · garbage truck · incinerator · recycling center · skip