Homonym: trash (Rubbish)
Trash refers to waste materials that are discarded because they are no longer useful or needed. This can include items like food scraps, packaging, and broken objects. Trash is typically collected by local waste management services and taken to landfills or recycling centers for proper disposal.
Proper management of trash is important for environmental health. When trash is not disposed of correctly, it can lead to pollution and harm wildlife. Recycling programs help reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills by reprocessing materials like paper, plastic, and metal into new products, promoting sustainability and conservation of resources.