Nomen

die Müllentsorgung

waste disposal, refuse collection

Die Müllentsorgung in dieser Stadt ist sehr effizient.

The waste disposal in this city is very efficient.

Die Kosten für die Müllentsorgung sind gestiegen.

The costs for waste disposal have risen.

the waste disposal Die Müllentsorgung ist teuer.

Synonyms: Abfallbeseitigung, Abfallwirtschaft

From 'Müll' (rubbish) + 'Entsorgung' (disposal). 'Entsorgung' comes from 'ent-' (away) + 'sorgen' (to care for), meaning to 'de-worry' or take care of something by removing it.

Think of it as 'de-worrying' about rubbish. 'Ent-' (away) + 'Sorge' (worry) = getting rid of a worry (the rubbish).

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