trash

Example Sentences

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When rain falls on California shopping centers and warehouses, the water runs off parking lots carrying metal dust and chemicals from vehicle tires and brake pads, oil and grease from engines, and bacteria from trash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

And a $10 charge for trash hauling and $15 for valet trash service, on top of several other fees.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The storm drains of São Paulo, population 12 million, empty into the rivers, carrying all sorts of trash from city streets.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Responses on social media to the launch have ranged from describing it as "straight to the junkyard trash" to an "absolute masterclass in design".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The janitor, Mr. Sprague, said that was that—no more trash masher.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson