How to Use dispose of in a Sentence

dispose of

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  • Rake up any mayflies that are in your yard, bag them, and dispose of them.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Since then, with no creamery to sell to, the zoo has had to dispose of the milk.
    — Joey Schamber, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If the damage is severe, pull up the plants and dispose of them.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
  • When disposing of the trap, be careful not to let the flies escape.
    — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Around the time the body was disposed of, Lake Mead was nearing its zenith.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • To dispose of the plants safely, put them in brown landscape waste bags and set them out for pickup.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Always remove the diseased parts of the plant and dispose of them in a plastic bag.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
  • First, put on rubber gloves to remove any solid waste and dispose of it in a plastic bag.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Clean up and dispose of any fallen petals or debris to keep the ground clear and prevent diseases.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • An executor may have a deadline and dozens or hundreds of objects to dispose of.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Arrange for a white goods curbside pickup from your city waste department to dispose of them.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Pull the zip back out and remove and dispose of any hair or other materials that are caught on the teeth.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Wring out the rags and dispose of the greasy water following local guidelines.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Parents are asked to stop using the crib bumpers immediately and dispose of them.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Residents have two options to dispose of yard waste and loose brush and branches, city officials said.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Bag the grass and dispose of it according to your local waste management guidelines.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • Be sure to ensure that any firework used is fully extinguished and free of flame or heat before disposing of it.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Collect all trimmings and add them to the compost pile or dispose of diseased material.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Check with your local hazardous household waste center for guidelines to dispose of these items properly.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The agency gave instructions on how to dispose of a hammerhead worm properly.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Wait at least 20 minutes, then soak it thoroughly in water before disposing of it.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Leave covered, wait a sufficient time (at least 24 hours to be safe), and then dispose of the ashes without making a mess.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • Most of the country lacks a public drainage network and relies on septic tanks to dispose of wastewater, Cueto said.
    — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • After using a menstrual cup, the user disposes of the menstrual blood in the toilet and clean the cup.
    — Parents, 29 July 2026
  • Items such as paint cans and chemical bottles need to be separated and disposed of as industrial waste.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
  • According to Urban, anything containing your full name, date of birth, or address should be disposed of with care.
    — The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026
  • To safely dispose of old televisions sets, check for for e-waste drop-off sites through your city government or contact an e-waste pickup service.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
  • Using a plastic bag to collect the soil and disposing of it in the garbage — not green yard waste bins — will help to reduce the spread of airborne chemicals.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Research shows that almost two-thirds (64%) of patients using sharps at home have never been taught how to dispose of them properly.
    — Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
  • While the zoo has been disposing of the milk, Carpenter said the dairy habitat still serves two important purposes.
    — Joey Schamber, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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