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Dustpan

A handheld collection tool used with a broom, with a receiving pan and handle for swept debris.

Identification illustration; actual appearance may vary.
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3 identity clues

  • Receiving pan for swept debris
  • Handheld grip
  • Used with a broom for dry debris
Reading language:
English
Names in other languages
繁體中文
垃圾鏟
English
Dustpan
Bahasa Indonesia
Pengki / Dustpan (垃圾鏟)
Tagalog
Pandakot / Dustpan (垃圾鏟)

Name in Cantonese (Jyutping): laap6 saap3 caan2

What is it?

A dustpan receives dust and small dry debris swept by a broom. Pan, edge and handle designs vary by product.

How to identify it

Look for a receiving pan and handle intended for swept debris, then confirm the product name or label. Do not identify it by pan depth alone.

Common Hong Kong household uses

Collects swept dust, hair and small dry debris before they are emptied into a bin.

Choosing & preparing

Use it with a broom according to the product instructions. This page does not provide handling instructions for sharp, hot, wet, sticky or hazardous waste.

Storage

After use, follow the product instructions for cleaning and storage.

Helper tip

Do not treat an ordinary dustpan as safety equipment for hazardous waste; consult the relevant guidance for that waste.

What Ma’am or Sir may say

掃埋啲塵,用垃圾鏟裝起倒咗佢。

The employer wants the dust swept into a pile, collected with the dustpan and discarded.

Useful market phrase

唔該要一個手拎垃圾鏟。

Meaning: One handheld dustpan, please.

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Dustpan

An unbranded handheld dustpan with a receiving pan and clearly visible handle
Identification illustration; actual appearance may vary.

垃圾鏟

Dustpan

An unbranded handheld dustpan with a receiving pan and clearly visible handle
Identification illustration; actual appearance may vary.