A trash can is a container that trash goes into. It is also can-shaped. Simple.

This tag is used for several types of trash containers. The most applicable container tag should also be used.

• barrel - Similarly shaped to the metal cans except with a rounded body and made of plastic.
• basket - Containers that have a wire-frame structure.
• bin - A plastic or metal container with an attached lid or covered opening. Trapezoidal shaped containers also fall into this category.
• can - A cylindrical metallic container with a removable lid.

See also

• trash
• trash_bag