garbage collection
computing a systems routine for eliminating invalid or out-of-date data and releasing storage locations
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How to use garbage collection in a sentence
I can see privatization of garbage collection, say--a firm can make money from it.
Long plagued by poor garbage collection, the city of Naples is crawling with these creepy critters.
Emanuel ticks off a series of accomplishments, from reforming garbage collection to announcing a new air-cargo facility.
The Liberation of Rahm Emanuel, Obama Heavy Turned Chicago Mayor | Howard Kurtz | May 18, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTgarbage collection systems broke down and no attempt was made to clear the streets of snow.
Greener Than You Think | Ward MooreIn cities and towns an efficient system of garbage collection and disposal should be established by ordinances.
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