Waste Management Terminology

noun a container for holding items, typically made of plastic, metal, or wood

verb to dispose of or store something in a bin

• Please dispose of your waste in the designated bin.
• Hey, can you toss that in the bin for me?
• I'm just gonna chuck this in the bin real quick.
• She decided to throw his love letters in the emotional bin.

noun an object or substance that is thrown away or rejected

verb to get rid of or throw away

• It is important to properly discard of hazardous materials to prevent environmental contamination.
• Don't just throw away your old electronics, make sure to discard them responsibly.
• I can't believe she just discarded his number like that.
• Sometimes we need to discard old habits in order to make room for personal growth.

verb to get rid of or throw away

adjective no longer wanted or needed

• The discarded documents were found in the trash bin.
• I saw the discarded clothes on the side of the road.
• She just discarded her old phone for the latest model.
• He discarded his old habits and embraced a healthier lifestyle.

noun the power or opportunity to deal with something as one wishes

• Proper disposal of hazardous materials is essential to protect the environment.
• Make sure to throw away your trash in the correct disposal bins.
• I'll take care of that for you, just toss it in the disposal.
• He had a quick wit and a sharp tongue, always ready with a cutting remark at his disposal.

verb to get rid of or deal with something

preposition to arrange or settle something in a particular way

• It is important to properly dispose of hazardous waste to protect the environment.
• Make sure to dispose of your trash in the designated bins.
• Just toss it in the trash and be done with it.
• She needed to dispose of the negative thoughts that were holding her back.

noun a person's tendency to act in a certain way

verb to get rid of or deal with something

• It is important to properly dispose of hazardous waste in designated areas.
• Make sure to dispose of your trash in the bins provided.
• Just chuck it in the trash can, don't worry about it.
• She quickly disposed of her opponent in the debate with well-reasoned arguments.

verb past tense of dispose, meaning to arrange or settle something in a particular position or order

adjective having a certain inclination or tendency

• The committee was disposed to approve the proposal after thorough discussion.
• She seems disposed to go along with the plan, so let's see how it goes.
• I'm not really disposed to hang out with them tonight, I have other plans.
• His mind was disposed towards forgiveness, despite the hurt he had experienced.

verb to criticize or treat someone unfairly or unkindly

• It is inappropriate to dump on others in a professional setting.
• Don't dump on me for being late, I had a valid reason.
• Stop dumping on me, I'm doing my best.
• She felt like life was continuously dumping on her with one problem after another.

noun a place where waste or garbage is left

verb to dispose of waste or garbage in a careless or disorderly manner

• The waste management company is responsible for overseeing the proper disposal of the dump site.
• I can't believe they just left their trash in a random dump like that.
• Let's go check out that new skate park, it's supposed to be a sick dump.
• She felt like her emotions were a dump truck unloading all at once.

noun a place where waste or garbage is deposited

verb to dispose of waste or garbage in a careless or hasty manner

• The company is facing legal consequences for improper waste dumps.
• I heard there are illegal dumps in the forest near our neighborhood.
• I can't believe he just dumped her over text.
• After the breakup, she felt like emotional dumps were weighing her down.

verb Emptying is a gerund form of the verb 'empty', which means to remove the contents from something.

• The process of emptying the trash bins is scheduled for every Monday morning.
• I'll start emptying the dishwasher while you finish setting the table.
• I'm so tired of emptying out my savings account for these unexpected expenses.
• Her heart felt like it was emptying of all emotions as she listened to the heartbreaking news.

noun a place where waste is deposited and left to decompose or be disposed of

• The city council approved the construction of a new garbage dump on the outskirts of town.
• I heard they're gonna build a new garbage dump near the highway.
• They're gonna dump all that trash in the garbage dump out back.
• Her mind felt like a cluttered garbage dump, full of unwanted thoughts and memories.

noun waste material or unwanted or useless items

adjective describing something as being of poor quality or worthless

• The municipal government is responsible for collecting and disposing of garbage in the city.
• Don't forget to take out the garbage before it starts to smell.
• That movie was total garbage, I want my money back.
• His excuses were just a pile of garbage, he needs to take responsibility for his actions.

verb to burn something completely; reduce to ashes

• The waste management facility is equipped with a high-temperature incinerator to safely incinerate all types of medical waste.
• I accidentally left the paper in the fireplace and it got incinerated.
• Let's just incinerate all the evidence before anyone finds out.
• Her harsh words seemed to incinerate any hope I had left.

noun the act of burning something completely; reducing to ashes

• The waste management facility utilizes incineration to dispose of non-recyclable materials.
• They're planning on just incinerating all the old paperwork to make more room in the office.
• I heard they're gonna torch those old files instead of shredding them.
• Her anger was like a blazing incineration, consuming everything in its path.

noun a type of Chinese sailing ship with characteristic high stern and lugsails

• The recycling center separates recyclables from junk to ensure proper disposal.
• I need to clean out my garage, it's full of junk.
• Let's go pick through that junkyard for some cool finds.
• Don't let negative thoughts clutter your mind like junk in a hoarder's house.

noun refers to waste or impurities that have been removed from something

• The offscourings of the factory were properly disposed of according to environmental regulations.
• The offscourings from the kitchen sink were clogging up the drain.
• I can't believe they're trying to sell these offscourings as high-quality merchandise.
• He felt like the offscourings of society, always looked down upon and ignored.

noun excrement or waste material; filth

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• The streets were littered with ordure, prompting the city council to increase sanitation efforts.
• I can't believe someone left their ordure on the sidewalk like that.
• I stepped in dog ordure on my way home, it was disgusting.
• The politician's speech was filled with ordure, as he continued to spread lies and deceit.

noun a person who collects and sells rags and other scrap materials for a living

• The ragpicker sorted through the trash, looking for recyclable materials.
• The ragpicker rummaged through the garbage for anything valuable.
• The ragpicker was known as the trash hunter in the neighborhood.
• In a world full of discarded dreams, he was like a ragpicker searching for hope.

noun waste or matter that is discarded or thrown away

verb to indicate that one is not willing to do something or accept something

• The company will refuse to negotiate any further on the terms of the contract.
• I refuse to believe that he actually won the lottery.
• She's just going to refuse to do her chores, like always.
• Sometimes we have to refuse to let negative thoughts take over our minds.

noun waste material; refuse or litter

adjective of poor quality; worthless or useless

• The streets were littered with rubbish after the parade.
• I can't believe you bought that rubbish car.
• Stop talking rubbish, you know that's not true.
• Don't let negative thoughts fill your mind with rubbish.

noun a small piece or fragment, especially of something discarded or left over

verb to discard or dispose of something as no longer useful or desirable

• The company decided to scrap the old project and start fresh with a new approach.
• Let's just scrap the whole idea and come up with something better.
• I'm gonna scrap this old car and get a new one.
• She had to scrap her original plan and come up with a new strategy on the spot.

verb to discard or get rid of something

adverb used to describe the manner in which something is discarded

• It is important to properly dispose of waste and not simply throw away items in the trash.
• Don't just throw away those leftovers, someone else might want them.
• I can't believe you're just gonna throw away that perfectly good jacket!
• Sometimes we need to learn to throw away negative thoughts and focus on the positive.

noun the weight of a ship's cargo

• The ship's tonnage exceeded the maximum limit allowed in the port.
• The boat was way over the tonnage limit, dude.
• That ship's tonnage is off the charts!
• Her emotional tonnage was too heavy to bear.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The judge decided to toss out the evidence due to a lack of proper documentation.
• I'm going to toss out these old shoes and get a new pair.
• Let's toss out this idea and come up with something better.
• Sometimes we need to toss out our old habits in order to make positive changes in our lives.

noun waste material or unwanted or worthless things

verb to discard or get rid of something as worthless

• The city council implemented new regulations to reduce the amount of trash in public spaces.
• I can't believe how much trash was left behind at the park after the concert.
• I'm tired of people treating me like I'm trash.
• Her self-esteem was so low, she felt like she was just trash to everyone around her.

noun A person or machine that collects waste or garbage for disposal or recycling.

• The waste collector is responsible for collecting and disposing of garbage in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner.
• The waste collector comes by every Tuesday to pick up our trash.
• The waste collector dude swings by to grab our junk once a week.
• As a waste collector of negative thoughts, she made sure to dispose of any toxic emotions that came her way.

noun the act of criticizing or denigrating someone or something

verb to criticize or denigrate someone or something harshly

• The act of trashing public property is considered vandalism and is punishable by law.
• Stop trashing your room and clean it up already!
• He was trashing the competition with his killer dance moves.
• Her reputation was trashed by the false rumors spread about her.

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Garbage fire' is a noun because it refers to a fire that is fueled by garbage.

• The firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the raging garbage fire in the industrial area.
• I can't believe someone started a garbage fire in the park last night.
• That party was a total garbage fire, nothing went right.
• The team's performance in the championship game was a complete garbage fire.

noun a person who searches through trash or dumpsters for items of value

• The police arrested a suspected dumpster diver for trespassing on private property.
• I heard that guy is a real dumpster diver, always finding cool stuff in the trash.
• That dumpster diver is always scavenging for treasures in the bins behind the grocery store.
• She's like a dumpster diver when it comes to finding information online, always digging deep for the facts.

noun a system of waste disposal in which households are charged based on the amount of waste they produce

preposition used to indicate the method or manner in which waste disposal is carried out

• The city council is considering implementing a pay-as-you-throw waste management system.
• I heard they might start a pay-as-you-throw program for garbage collection.
• They're talking about making us pay for each bag of trash we throw out.
• The pay-as-you-throw policy really makes you think twice about how much waste you produce.

noun a form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions

• Activated carbon is commonly used in water filtration systems to remove impurities and contaminants.
• I heard that activated carbon filters are really good at purifying water.
• Yo, those activated carbon thingies are like magic for cleaning up dirty water.
• Using activated carbon is like having a superhero that can absorb all the bad stuff in water.