take out the trash or take the trash out ??

[raytung31]

Dear teacher,

Please clarify me which one of the followings is correct and for what reason:

After lunch, Carl took out the trash.
After lunch, Carl took the trash out.




Thank you.

[5jj]

Please clarify me which one of the followings is correct and for what reason:

After lunch, Carl took out the trash.
After lunch, Carl took the trash out..

Both are possible.

You can take out something or take something out.