Collection
Collection noun - An organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure.
Throwing away is an antonym for collection.
Throwing away
Throwing away noun - The getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless.
Usage example: the throwing away of her old stuffed animals marked the beginning of her mental preparation for an independent life as a college student
Collection is an antonym for throwing away.
Both terms in one sentence
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The man flees in panic throwing away his collection tin, the money from which is immediately gathered up by an appreciative audience, who then applaud Lucifer's 'act'.
Source: Money to Throw Away - Yuuta's collection of items related to his "Dark Flame Master" in Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions, which he originally planned on throwing away come tenth-grade, turn out to be useful whenever he has to distract and/or keep Rikka and friends occupied.
Source: Chekhovs Gun / Anime and Manga
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