Refuse
Refuse noun - Discarded or useless material.
Usage example: refuse had littered the playground until our volunteer group cleaned it up
Scrap is a synonym for refuse in remainder topic. In some cases you can use "Scrap" instead the word "Refuse" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like rubbish.
Scrap
Scrap noun - An unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value.
Usage example: only a scrap of silk was left on the sewing table after they had finished the project
Refuse is a synonym for scrap in waste topic. You can use "Refuse" instead the word "Scrap" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as remainder.
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