dumpster

[ duhmp-ster ]

/ ˈdʌmp stər /

a large metal bin for refuse designed to be hoisted onto a specially equipped truck for emptying or hauling away.

Origin of dumpster

formerly a trademark

A homeless man found her nude body in a Dumpster on January 1, 2007.

The Grim Sleeper’s Trial Is Moving at Snail’s Pace, and Victims’ Families Are Furious |Christine Pelisek |March 21, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Japan's once-thriving economy has been in the dumpster for years.

The 'Real Cliff,' Ctd. |Justin Green |December 27, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
When it was time for her to meet the audience, she ran outside and crouched behind a Dumpster.

Dr. Phil Goes Viral |Tricia Romano |September 20, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
From her Dumpster diving to her bombed ‘Annie’ audition and ‘Rehab’ inspiration, read the best bits.

10 Revelations From ‘Amy, My Daughter,’ Mitch Winehouse’s New Book |Sarah Hedgecock |June 28, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

His last alleged victim, Janecia Peters, was discovered in a dumpster in January 2007, three years after his last known attack.

LAPD Launches Manhunt for Prolific Serial ‘Teardrop Rapist’ |Christine Pelisek |April 25, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
The cat sprang away, clawing up his face, leaping back onto the Dumpster.

Makers |Cory Doctorow
There were dumpsters there, and a recessed doorway, and they squeezed past the dumpster and into the doorway.

Makers |Cory Doctorow
Kurt, standing on something in the dumpster that crackled, reached down and grabbed him by the wrist and hoisted him up.

Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town |Cory Doctorow
The dumpster was seven feet cubed, the duckies a few inches on a side.

Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town |Cory Doctorow
It wasn't as if sitting in the dumpster would infect it or something.

Little Brother |Cory Doctorow