Word: Trash Pickup
Definition:
"Trash pickup" is a noun that refers to the collection and removal of garbage or waste from homes, businesses, or public places. It usually happens on a regular schedule, like once a week.
Usage Instructions:
- You can use "trash pickup" to talk about when garbage is collected in your area. - It is often used in sentences to describe plans or schedules related to garbage collection.
Example Sentence:
- "The trash pickup in our neighborhood is every Thursday morning."
Advanced Usage:
- In some cities, "trash pickup" may also include recycling collection, where certain materials like paper and plastic are picked up separately. - You might hear about "bulk trash pickup," which refers to the collection of large items that do not fit in standard trash bins, like furniture or appliances.
Word Variants:
- "Trash" (noun): Refers to garbage or waste. - "Pickup" (noun): The act of collecting something.
Different Meanings:
- "Trash" can also mean something that is worthless or poor quality (e.g., "That movie was trash."). - "Pickup" can refer to picking someone up in a vehicle or a casual meeting (e.g., "I will give you a pickup at 5 PM.").
Synonyms:
- Garbage collection - Waste removal - Refuse collection
Idioms:
- "One person's trash is another person's treasure": This means that what one person considers worthless, another person may find valuable.
Phrasal Verbs:
- "Throw away": To dispose of something (e.g., "Please throw away the trash."). - "Clean up": To make a place tidy, often by removing trash (e.g., "Let's clean up the park after the event.").