trash bin

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There’s a karma to these places: donate well-loved, gently used items, and never use thrift or resale shops as a trash bin.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

It came to rest next to a large metal trash bin, which is visible in the photo.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2024

Video evidence shows Sterns discarding items in a trash bin at the family’s Kissimmee apartment complex early Monday morning, officials said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024

You’re still eating and enjoying some part of these snacks, which means it’s slightly different than if you were buying multiple groceries each week that ended up directly in your trash bin.

From Slate • Oct. 12, 2023

“I don’t hate you, Zuri,” Darius says as he walks into the room with a lined trash bin and places it in front of the couch.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi