Restmüll

derNoun

residual waste

English translations

  1. 01

    Residual waste

  2. 02

    household waste

Word details

German meaning
Restmüll ist der Abfall, der nach der Sortierung von Wertstoffen übrig bleibt und nicht recycelt werden kann.
English meaning
Residual waste is the waste that remains after sorting recyclable materials and cannot be recycled.
Synonym
Abfall, Hausmüll
German example
Der Restmüll muss in die graue Tonne.
English example
The residual waste must go into the gray bin.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Restmüll
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Restmüll”

  1. Das gehört nicht in den Restmüll. (That doesn't belong in the residual waste.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Restmüll masculine?

Yes, it is masculine (der).