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garbage can [2 records]

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Record 1 1983-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
OBS

This term is popularly used to describe a container holding any type of domestic solid waste, although by APWA definition it applies only to a container that holds food waste (garbage container). In order to avoid confusion, experts often use the more general term "(solid waste/refuse) receptacle or container" (cf. container), especially in solid waste by-laws. "Refuse can" is also used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
OBS

Récipient destiné aux ordures ménagères (d'un immeuble, d'un appartement). Il est à noter que le terme général "récipient" s'emploie aussi de façon spécifique pour désigner une poubelle, surtout dans les règlements municipaux.

Spanish

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Record 2 1983-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
OBS

"Refuse containers" means garbage and rubbish containers and ash containers.

OBS

for "garbage can" : Although according to the APWA this is the proper meaning of garbage can (i.e. a can which holds food waste only), the term is often given a broader meaning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
OBS

"Poubelle" a un sens général par rapport à "garbage container", mais il ne semble pas y avoir de terme plus précis pour le remplacer (il en va ainsi pour les termes "ash container" et "rubbish container"). Cependant, lorsqu'il faut préciser qu'il s'agit d'un récipient destiné exclusivement aux déchets de cuisine on peut parler de "poubelle/récipient à déchets de cuisine" (formés sur le modèle de "corbeille à papier(s)").

Spanish

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