That meeting achieved absolutely nothing - it was a complete waste of time.
She's been unemployed for two years and it's such a waste of her talents.
This food mixer's been a total waste of money - we never use it.
I don't [watch] m[uch] television because I think it's a waste of time. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)
hazardous household waste, like leftover paint or insecticides
The group has raised concerns about how nuclear waste would be handled.
Oil spills are common, as is the dumping of toxic waste.
What I did to get it was send them an article based on some possible solutions to the problem of nuclear waste in my local area. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)
The Japanese recycle more than half of their waste paper.
I would really like to help you with picking up waste [paper] and glass from people's houses. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)
You waste a lot of water by taking a bath instead of a shower.
Come on, let's get started - we've wasted enough time already.
Don't waste your money on designer jeans.
It's nice to hear that you want to go to Colombia and I'm really happy because I can tell you all the details so you won't waste time and money. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
Good coffee is wasted on Joe - he prefers instant.
Many older pe[ople] can be heard grumbling that youth is wasted on the young, and I can see their point, though obviously I don't agree. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swedish)
