garbologist

Definition

One who examines refuse using archaeological techniques.

Etymology

From garbology + -ist.

Example Sentences

• "A garbologist forages through waste paper baskets in search of interesting documents."
• "1998 October, Trash Talk, Boys' Life, page 10, Garbologists discovered the leachate, mostly water mixed with rotting garbage, actually aided in decomposing other trash in the area."