der Sperrmüll
Translation
bulky waste, bulky refuse
Examples
Wann wird der Sperrmüll abgeholt?
When is the bulky waste collected?
Stell den alten Schrank zum Sperrmüll.
Put the old cupboard out with the bulky waste.
Grammar Patterns
der Sperrmüll bulky waste The bulky waste will be collected tomorrow.
Similar Words
Grobmüll (coarse refuse), Abfall (waste)
Etymology
From 'sperren' (to block, bulky) + 'Müll' (waste). It literally means 'bulky waste' that blocks the way.
Memory Tips
Think of trash that is so bulky or 'sperrig' that it needs a 'special' (Sperr-) collection.