garbage collection

British  

noun

1. computing a systems routine for eliminating invalid or out-of-date data and releasing storage locations

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Example Sentences

He’ll focus first on city services such as garbage collection, knowing he can lose it all if he shows incompetence on the basics.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The Teamsters have had it with Republic. We will flood the streets and shut down garbage collection in state after state.”

From Los Angeles Times

Capital costs notwithstanding, the Olympics will require additional police, traffic control, garbage collection and other public services.

From Los Angeles Times

The administration, known as the Salvation Government, runs water and electricity distribution, garbage collection and road pavement.

From BBC

The second item on his to-do list involves continuing negotiations with the city of L.A., which will have to provide traffic control, garbage collection and other services at venues.

From Los Angeles Times