scrap heap

or scrapheap

noun

1. a pile of old, discarded material, as metal.
2. a place for dumping old, useless things.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrap heap¹

First recorded in 1830–40; scrap ¹ + heap

Example Sentences

Even that crew got a boost from lefty Mike Gonzalez, a veteran signed off the scrap heap in May in a subtle midseason addition that strengthened a strength.

From Washington Post