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refuse collector

NOUN
garbage man
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He signs that he's sad, but using a communicator, he says he wants to work as a refuse collector.

From BBC Oct. 17, 2025

A young refuse collector told BBC Scotland the first couple of hours of the clean-up had been a "nightmare".

From BBC Aug. 30, 2022

Carlos Hernandez, 62, a refuse collector, was optimistic about the long-term future of the old city, even as he swept up debris from the storm.

From Reuters Oct. 5, 2017

I'm thinking street parties, nationwide cordiality-offs, hugging your refuse collector and telling him/her "Thank you – for being you!"

From The Guardian Jul. 17, 2013

The dung beetle is the refuse collector of the natural system, and where would we be without them?

From New York Times Sep. 19, 2011




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