What does refuse mean in recycling?

What does refuse mean in recycling?

Refuse refers to any disposable materials, which includes both recyclable and non-recyclable materials. This term is often interchangeably with waste, but refuse is a broad, overarching term that applies to anything that is leftover after it is used, while waste only refers to leftovers that cannot be recycled.

What is an example of refuse?

Refuse means trash. An example of refuse is old furniture and papers left in a pile on the side of the road.

What is the definition of refusal?

1 : the act of refusing or denying. 2 : the opportunity or right of refusing or taking before others.

What is the difference between refuse and refuse?

To 'refuse' is the opposite of to 'accept' – if you refuse to do something you choose not to do it, or say firmly that you will not do it. Notice that the pronunciation has the stress on the second syllable – refuse as opposed to refuse, which is a formal word for rubbish.