selective collection

noun

The collection of recyclable waste separately from that which is not recyclable.

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Meanings

nounselective collection (countable and uncountable, plural selective collections)

plural selective collections

  1. countableuncountableThe collection of recyclable waste separately from that which is not recyclable.
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