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 computing a systems routine for eliminating invalid or out-of-date data and releasing storage locations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

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

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