disposal
noun
dis·pos·al
di-ˈspō-zəl 
1
: the power or authority to make use of as one chooses : the power or authority to dispose of something
The car was at my disposal.
2
: the act or process of disposing: such as
a
: orderly placement or distribution
the disposal of troops along the ridge
b
c
: the act or action of presenting or bestowing (see bestow sense 4) something
disposal of favors
the disposal of property
d
: systematic destruction
especially
: destruction or transformation of garbage
trash disposal
the disposal of nuclear waste
3
[garbage disposal unit]
: a device used to reduce waste matter (as by grinding)
putting food scraps down the disposal
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the disposal of nuclear waste
trash disposal is on Wednesday in our neighborhood
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The fire chief would be responsible for educating the public on the proper disposal method.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
The El Patron Restaurant and Bar, located at 2520 K Avenue, was also ordered to close due to a lack of adequate refrigeration and sewage disposal, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2025
When that board ended, each city was left to figure out its own waste disposal contracts.
—Kerri-Ann Nesbeth, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Other options for yard waste disposal are private residential solid waste haulers and private compost sites, according to the website.
—Noah Mitchell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
The El Patron Restaurant and Bar, located at 2520 K Avenue, was also ordered to close due to a lack of adequate refrigeration and sewage disposal, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2025
When that board ended, each city was left to figure out its own waste disposal contracts.
—Kerri-Ann Nesbeth, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Other options for yard waste disposal are private residential solid waste haulers and private compost sites, according to the website.
—Noah Mitchell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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disposal
noun
dis·pos·al
dis-ˈpō-zəl
1
: the right or power to use or control something : command
funds at our disposal
2
: an orderly arrangement
the disposal of troops for battle
3
: a getting rid of or putting out of the way
trash disposal
5
: the transfer of something to a new owner
a disposal of property
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