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garbage collection

noun

  1. computing a systems routine for eliminating invalid or out-of-date data and releasing storage locations
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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I can see privatization of garbage collection, say--a firm can make money from it.

Long plagued by poor garbage collection, the city of Naples is crawling with these creepy critters.

Emanuel ticks off a series of accomplishments, from reforming garbage collection to announcing a new air-cargo facility.

Garbage collection systems broke down and no attempt was made to clear the streets of snow.

In cities and towns an efficient system of garbage collection and disposal should be established by ordinances.

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