(Redirected from Refuse collection)''Garbage Collection redirects here. For the topic as related to computing, see
Garbage collection (computer science)''
'Waste collection' is the component of
waste management which results in the passage of a
waste material from the source of production to either the point of
treatment final
disposal. Waste collection also includes the
kerbside collection of
recyclable materials that technically are not
waste, as part of a municipal
landfill diversion program.
Household waste collection
Household waste will generally be left in
waste containers or recycling bins prior to collection by a
waste collector using a
waste collection vehicle.
The waste collection vehicle will often take the waste to a
transfer station where it will be loaded up into a larger vehicle and sent either to
landfill or to an alternative
waste treatment facility.
See also
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Automated Vacuum Collection
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Waste bin
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Waste collector
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Waste collection vehicle
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Beach Cleaner