Also means
trash can
Usage Note
Pattumiera refers specifically to the household bin for waste. The larger street-side container is typically called il cassonetto. In some regional usage, il cestino is the smaller desk or room bin, while la pattumiera sits in the kitchen.
Examples
"Butta la carta nella pattumiera."
Natural Translation
Throw the paper in the rubbish bin.
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