garbage collection
Britishnoun
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"They're the body's garbage collection crew. A lot of that garbage is defunct cells."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
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
On highways, you’ll find its products in trucks used for distribution, garbage collection, construction, buses, motor homes, and more.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
The administration, known as the Salvation Government, runs water and electricity distribution, garbage collection and road pavement.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 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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