garbage collection
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It is now swept by local and nationwide blackouts, a failing electrical grid, food shortages, rationing, shrinking services—famously, limited garbage collection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
Investors have also embraced less sexy names, companies in boring industries like garbage collection and recycling.
From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025
The administration, known as the Salvation Government, runs water and electricity distribution, garbage collection and road pavement.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2024
Thursday’s elections in large parts of England were important in themselves, with voters deciding on who runs many aspects of their daily lives, such as garbage collection, road maintenance and local crime prevention.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2024
I went on missions to inspect fallen trees that needed removing, talked to neighborhood pastors who were upset about traffic or garbage collection, and often represented the mayor’s office at community functions.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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