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Before the 2nd part of the 19th century, Paris had a reputation for being dirty. Major works were undertaken under the second Empire, to create large avenues, create a proper sewer network and clean the streets. The usage of garbage bins became mandatory under the Préfet Poubelle, the representative of the government for Paris, who gave his name to the garbage can: la poubelle.

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