Like cans in a recycling bin, hopefully (5)

I believe the answer is:

empty

(Other definitions for empty that I've seen before include "Free" , "Dead man" , "Drained glass" , "Hollow or vacant" , "Evacuate" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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