bin lorry

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English

A bin lorry in Edinburgh used for the collection of recycling

Etymology

The word bin refers to rubbish bins.

Noun

bin lorry (plural bin lorries)

(UK, informal) a special-purpose vehicle for the collection of domestic (and commercial) waste.

Synonyms

dustcart (UK, dated)
garbage truck (US, Canada)

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