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garbage can [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1983-03-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- garbage can 1, record 1, English, garbage%20can
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- refuse can 1, record 1, English, refuse%20can
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, English, - garbage%20can
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poubelle 1, record 1, French, poubelle
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- boîte à ordures 1, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20ordures
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, French, - poubelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1983-03-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- garbage container 1, record 2, English, garbage%20container
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- garbage can 1, record 2, English, garbage%20can
see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Refuse containers" means garbage and rubbish containers and ash containers. 1, record 2, English, - garbage%20container
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 1, record 2, English, - garbage%20container
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poubelle 1, record 2, French, poubelle
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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)"). 1, record 2, French, - poubelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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