* Waste:
* Basura: This is the most common and general term for waste.
* Dumi: This means "dirt" but can also be used to refer to waste, especially when it's messy or unpleasant.
* Iskrap: This refers specifically to scrap materials.
* Recycling:
* Pag-recycle: This is the direct translation of "recycling."
* Pag-ulit ng gamit: This means "reuse," which is closely related to recycling.
Example sentences:
* "Magtapon ka ng basura sa basurahan." (Throw your trash in the bin.)
* "Mahalaga ang pag-recycle para sa kapaligiran." (Recycling is important for the environment.)
Note: Tagalog has a rich vocabulary, and the best word to use will depend on the context.