Tømming

Tømming is a Norwegian noun meaning the act of removing the contents of something, i.e., making it empty. It is formed from the verb tømme ("to empty") with the agentive suffix -ing. The word is used across several domains to describe the process of clearing a space, container, or system of its contents.

In everyday language, tømming can refer to emptying a glass, a bag, or a garbage bin as part of normal use. In waste management, tømming is widely used to describe the scheduled emptying of containers such as household waste bins and recycling bins by municipal services. The term is commonly connected to a tømmekalender or "tømmingsplan," which lists days for emptying different containers. The frequency and timing depend on local regulations and the type of waste.

In industrial and logistical contexts, tømming refers to the flushing or emptying of tanks, drums, silos, pipelines, or other equipment to prepare for cleaning, maintenance, or change of product. It may involve safety procedures, spill containment, and documentation.

In all uses, the concept emphasizes the transition from a filled to an empty state, often followed by disposal, recycling, or processing of the removed contents.