Trash:
Trash is a waste product which cannot be decayed or decomposed. Trash is the waste which comes from anywhere but the bathroom and kitchen. Such as old furniture, leaves, twigs, grass clippings, junk and other products.
Garbage:
Garbage is a waste product which can be decomposed by the microorganisms. It is usually the waste form the kitchens. It is basically organic waste, clothing, food waste, food containers, paper products etc.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
Waste, material; refuse. | Rubbish or waste, especially domestic refuse. |
| Synonyms | Junk, rubbish, waste, residue and scrap | Junk, scrap, dreck, sewage and trash |
| Antonyms | Cleanliness, assets, sense, valuables and information | Sense, purity, possessions and cleanliness |
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| Word origin | The word trash was originated in circa 1518 from Middle English trasch fallen leaves and twigs. | The word garbage was originated in the 15th century from the Middle English. |
| Waste disposal | Trash is picked up by the city or sometimes contactors are hired by County’s Commissioner’s office. | Garbage is picked up by authorities like City sanitation Department and Waste control Department. |
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