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die Müllentsorgung

waste disposal, garbage disposal

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 garbage disposal have risen.

the garbage disposal Die Müllentsorgung ist teuer.

Synonyms: Abfallbeseitigung, Abfallwirtschaft

From 'Müll' (trash) + '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 trash. 'Ent-' (away) + 'Sorge' (worry) = getting rid of a worry (the trash).

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