contentor móvel
1. a large portable container on wheels designed to collect and transport waste materials, typically used in commercial, industrial, or municipal waste management
The construction site uses mobile bins to collect debris and waste materials.
O canteiro de obras utiliza contentores móveis para coletar entulhos e materiais de resíduos.
2. a movable dumpster or skip with wheels that can be easily transported and positioned at different locations
We rented a mobile bin for the renovation project.
Alugámos um contentor móvel para o projeto de renovação.
Mobile bins are essential in urban waste management across Brazil and Portugal, particularly in construction sites and commercial areas. In Brazil, 'caçamba' is also frequently used in São Paulo and surrounding regions, while Portugal standardizes on 'contentor móvel'. The concept reflects growing concerns about waste management and urban cleanliness in both Portuguese-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
dumpster on wheels
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