bins

British

/ bɪnz /

plural noun

dialect a pair of glasses

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He said maggots and flies were attracted to food left in general waste bins as they tended to be collected less often.

From BBC

Under them, sealed bins held blankets and more outdoor cushions.

From Literature

Households in the East Riding have blue bins for recycling bottles and there are glass recycling bins at Hotham Village Hall and near the church in North Cave.

From BBC

McMullen is trying to cut down on costs by hiring fewer workers, which means he personally performs more intense physical labor such as cleaning grape storage bins in 100-degree heat.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Councils have a duty to their residents to collect taxes so important services, like caring for older and disabled people, protecting children, collecting bins and fixing roads are not affected," a spokesman said.

From BBC

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