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How to prepare recyclables: simple steps to avoid contamination
Summary
The presenter provides concrete preparation steps—rinse containers, keep lids on, do not crush bottles or cans, and flatten cardboard—to help residents reduce contamination and save space.
The briefing gave clear instructions intended to reduce contamination and improve collection efficiency: "Asegúrese de que los recipientes estén vacíos y enjuagados. No aplastes tus botellas y latas. Mantengan las tapas en las botellas y frascos. Desarma las cajas de cartón, retira todo el material de empaque y asegúrese que el cartón está plano para ahorrar espacio." These steps are presented as practical daily habits to improve recycling outcomes.
The presenter reiterated that when in doubt about an item's recyclability, residents should err on the side of the trash to avoid contaminating the recycling stream. The segment also reminded listeners that paper bags should be emptied into containers (not tossed in whole) and that plastic bags must never be placed in chutes or recycling containers.
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