Sanitation Department (Noun)
Meaning
The department of local government responsible for collecting and disposing of garbage.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The sanitation department worked through the night to clear the overflowing trash from the city streets.
- After moving into the new neighborhood, it took her a few weeks to figure out when the sanitation department would be collecting the recyclables.
- Local residents praised the sanitation department for their efficient cleanup efforts after the devastating hurricane.
- As a representative of the local business owners, he requested that the sanitation department provide additional waste disposal units for the area.
- A large budget increase was approved for the sanitation department to upgrade their equipment and improve their services.