Meaning
disposal
- the process of getting rid of waste, rubbish, or unwanted materials
- the reduction, clearance, or working through of accumulated work or backlog
In a sentence
Il comune ha approvato nuove regole per lo smaltimento dei rifiuti.
The municipality has approved new rules for waste disposal.
Lo smaltimento delle vecchie pratiche richiederà diverse settimane di lavoro.
Clearing the backlog of old files will require several weeks of work.
Quanto costa lo smaltimento di questi materiali ingombranti?
How much does the disposal of these bulky materials cost?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| smaltimento | masculine · singular |
| smaltimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very common in environmental and civic contexts regarding rubbish ('smaltimento dei rifiuti').