collection facility
[kəˈlɛkʃən fəˈsɪlɪti]
nounpl: collection facilities
instalação de coleta
1. A physical location or infrastructure designed to receive, gather, and store items (such as recyclables, waste, biological samples, or payments) for processing or redistribution
The city opened a new collection facility for electronic waste recycling.
A cidade inaugurou uma nova instalação de coleta para reciclagem de lixo eletrônico.
2. A designated place where materials or products are systematically gathered from multiple sources before being transported for further processing
Blood donors can visit the collection facility during operating hours.
Os doadores de sangue podem visitar a instalação de coleta durante o horário de funcionamento.
3. In debt management, an office or center where delinquent accounts and outstanding payments are processed and recovered
The collection facility handles over 500 accounts per month.
A instalação de coleta processa mais de 500 contas por mês.
In Brazil, collection facilities are increasingly important in urban waste management and recycling initiatives, particularly for electronic waste, batteries, and packaging materials. The term is also commonly used in healthcare contexts for blood donation centers (centros de coleta de sangue). In the USA, collection facilities are prevalent in reverse logistics and municipal recycling programs, reflecting growing environmental consciousness.
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