die Biotonne
Translation
organic waste bin, compost bin, brown bin
Examples
Gemüseabfälle gehören in die Biotonne.
Vegetable scraps belong in the organic waste bin.
Die Biotonne wird wöchentlich geleert.
The organic waste bin is emptied weekly.
Grammar Patterns
to throw ((sth.)) in the organic waste bin Wirf den Apfelrest in die Biotonne.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compost heap; Antonyms: general waste bin
Etymology
From 'Bio-' (organic) + 'Tonne' (bin, barrel). A bin for organic waste.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'tonne' (a large bin) for 'bio' (organic) waste. In Germany, these are often brown or green.