English–German

“garbage collection” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmʏlˌapfuːɐ̯/

Example

Morgen kommen die Müllabfuhren.

The garbage collection crews are coming tomorrow.

Illustration for Müllabfuhr (garbage collection)

How to say “garbage collection” in German

“Garbage collection” in German is Müllabfuhr.

A scheduled route gathers full household bins and transports their contents away from the neighborhood.

Full entry for Müllabfuhr: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Müllabfuhr

Für die Müllabfuhr bitte die Tonne an die Straße stellen.

For garbage collection, please put the bin out by the road.

Tips for using Müllabfuhr

  • Müllabfuhr usually means the collection service or its operation, while Müllwagen specifically means the collection truck.

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