Waste's way away (5)

I believe the answer is:

sewer

(Other definitions for sewer that I've seen before include "Filthy channel" , "One plying needle; drain" , "Pipe for carrying away waste matter" , "Pipe to carry away waste matter" , "Tailor" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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