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recycling bin

 
pronunciation:
ri saI klihng bIn
part of speech: noun
definition: A recycling bin is a container used for holding things that you don't need anymore but can be used again in some way. People often put things like glass bottles, aluminum cans, and newspapers in recycling bins. These things can be "recycled," which means they can be used again or made into new products. In many cities, a truck comes to pick up the things in the recycling bins and then brings them to a place where the process of recycling them can begin.
James finished his soda, washed out the can, and tossed it into the recycling bin.