A trash barrel is a receptacle used for the collection of waste materials. Depending on the location or usage, different synonyms are used to describe them. Some people refer to them as garbage cans, while others call them waste bins or litter containers. In public areas like parks and sidewalks, street trash cans or public waste receptacles are used. In some households, they are called rubbish bins or waste baskets. Recycling containers or sorting stations are also synonyms for trash barrels used for collecting recyclable materials. Regardless of the name used, these containers serve the purpose of keeping our environment clean and free from litter.