Garbage-can
noun
1.
a container, usually of metal or plastic, for the disposal of waste matter, especially kitchen refuse.
noun
1.
(US & Canadian) a large, usually cylindrical container for refuse, esp one used by a household Also called ash bin, ash can, trash can, (in Britain (and certain other countries)) dustbin
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