A waste container is a container for temporarily storing waste, which is usually made out of metal or plastic. In the American English usage, waste receptacles made of metal are most commonly referred to as "garbage cans" or "trash cans", as the word "can" generally refers to a container made out of metal. The word "bin" or "dustbin" is more ambiguous as to the material used, but is favored (in some regions) if the material is plastic. Other names include rubbish bin, litter bin, trash barrel, garbage can and trash bin. In Maine and perhaps in other New England locations, "garbage" or "trash" is known as rubbish and a "garbage can" or a "trash can" is known as a rubbish barrel Explanation Indoor bins Indoor bins are traditionally kept in the kitchen to dispose of culinary excess such as fruit peelings or bottles, although there a