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
Examples of disposal in a Sentence
the disposal of nuclear waste
trash disposal is on Wednesday in our neighborhood
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Attendees are encouraged to take part in electronic recycling by bringing old phones, laptops, cords, chargers, tablets, and other devices for responsible disposal.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
The new rule is not targeted at consumers who throw the items in the trash, though residents are supposed to follow local sanitation rules for the proper disposal of electronics and batteries.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
This initiative, part of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, aims to enhance transparency by providing comprehensive information about each product’s origin, materials, environmental impact and disposal recommendations.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
At least 27 states have mandatory recycling requirements, and nearly all (49) states ban at least one item from disposal in its solid waste facilities, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
The new rule is not targeted at consumers who throw the items in the trash, though residents are supposed to follow local sanitation rules for the proper disposal of electronics and batteries.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
This initiative, part of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, aims to enhance transparency by providing comprehensive information about each product’s origin, materials, environmental impact and disposal recommendations.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
At least 27 states have mandatory recycling requirements, and nearly all (49) states ban at least one item from disposal in its solid waste facilities, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disposal. Accessed 15 Apr. 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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