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Container to temporarily store waste

A waste container, known as a trash can, garbage can, or wastebasket ; or known as a rubbish bin or dustbin ; among other names, is a type of container intended to store waste. It is usually made out of metal or plastic. The word bin are more common in British English usage; trash and can are more common in American English usage. Garbage may refer to food waste specifically or to municipal solid waste in general. The word dumpster refers to a large outdoor waste container for garbage collectors to pick up the contents. Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: Circular economy of expanded polystyrene container production: Environmental benefits of household waste recycling considering renewable energiesInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Trash MagicThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Container Materials for the Storage and Disposal of Nuclear WasteCited 98 times
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  3. Household waste collection
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