Noun

1. An algorithm, procedure or thread dedicated to garbage collection: reclaiming resources which are no longer in use.
2. A sanitation engineer; a worker who removes refuse.

Synonyms

• bin man (UK) (2)
• dustman (UK) (2)
• garbage man (US, Canada) (2)
• garbo (Australia) (2)
• refuse collector (UK) (2)
• sanitation engineer (US, Canada) (2)
• trashman (US, Canada) (2)

Dictionary notes

• American Heritage Dictionary (via answers.com) has no entry.
• Collins Word Exchange has no entry.
• Merriam-Webster Online has no entry.
• MSN Encarta Dictionary has an entry covering the garbageman sense.