Definition

Noun: - The collection and removal of garbage: "Trash pickup" refers to the scheduled service provided by a municipality or a private company to collect and take away household or commercial waste.

Usage

"Trash pickup" is a compound noun used to describe the service or the event of garbage collection. It is commonly used in American English. The day this service occurs is often called "trash pickup day."

Examples

• Noun:
  • Our trash pickup is every Monday morning. (The collection of our garbage happens every Monday morning.)
  • Please remember to put the bins on the curb for trash pickup. (Please remember to place the containers at the edge of the street for garbage collection.)
  • The holiday schedule for trash pickup is posted on the city's website. (The modified schedule for garbage collection during holidays is available on the city's website.)

Advanced Usage

• "to schedule a trash pickup": to arrange for a special or one-time collection of garbage.
  • We need to schedule a trash pickup after our big renovation project.
• "missed trash pickup": when the collection service does not occur as scheduled.
  • There was a missed trash pickup on our street due to the snowstorm.

Variants and Related Words

• Garbage collection (n): A synonym for "trash pickup," more formal.
• Rubbish collection (n): The British English equivalent of "trash pickup."
• Waste collection (n): A broader, more formal term that includes trash and recyclables.
• Trash collection (n): A variant identical in meaning to "trash pickup."

Synonyms

• Garbage disposal service: A service for getting rid of waste.
• Refuse collection: A formal term for the collection of discarded materials.

Related Phrases

• Curbside pickup: A type of service where items for collection are placed at the curb.
  • Our recycling is also handled through curbside pickup.
• Bulky item pickup: A special collection for large waste items like furniture.
  • You must call to arrange a bulky item pickup for that old mattress.

Noun

1. the collection and removal of garbage