{"id":5640,"date":"2023-06-09T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T08:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/?p=5640"},"modified":"2023-08-01T03:10:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T03:10:53","slug":"how-should-trash-and-recyclables-be-stored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/how-should-trash-and-recyclables-be-stored\/","title":{"rendered":"How should Trash and Recyclables be Stored: See 5 Workable Strategies!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5640\" class=\"elementor elementor-5640\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c4f677c subhead-img-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c4f677c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-185671fc header3-open-maintitle elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"185671fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 14-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How should Trash and Recyclables be Stored: See 5 Workable Strategies!<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50f921a elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-6216 elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"50f921a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/pro-elements\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-ee4294a elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/author\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWritten By: Saman Shoaib\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-cc7fe90 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast Updated: August 1, 2023\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-482dae46 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"482dae46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.16.0 - 14-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Living with your loved-ones give you a sense of happiness. But what about heaps of trash around you?\ud83d\ude2c Just consider if you learn\u00a0<strong>how should trash and recyclables be stored<\/strong>, the whole scenario will be changed.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As effective waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean and sustainable environment. One of the key aspects of waste management is<\/span><b> storing trash and recyclables<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> properly. Improper storage can lead to numerous issues, such as <em>environmental pollution, health hazards,<\/em> and <em>inefficient recycling processes<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to ensure an organized and efficient waste management system, it is essential to understand &#8211; <\/span><b>how should trash and recyclables be stored<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking this mission forward, I&#8217;m going to provide an in-depth exploration of the topic, offering practical tips and guidelines on how to store trash and recyclables effectively. Moreover, you will come to know about why it is important to store trash and recyclables correctly, highlighting the benefits it brings to individuals, communities, and the planet as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27780e78 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"27780e78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fe84418 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fe84418\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_Important_to_Store_Trash_and_Recyclables\"><\/span>Why is it Important to Store Trash and Recyclables?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-184505ba know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"184505ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No doubt, trash and recyclables are an inevitable part of our daily lives. However, the way we handle and store these waste materials significantly impacts the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">environment, public health, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overall sustainability<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Well, if you follow effective approaches to store them, it will be more time-saving.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, before moving forward to determine <\/span><b>how should trash and recyclables be stored<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s crucial to know its significance. Because storing trash and recyclables properly is not merely a matter of organization; it plays a crucial role in waste management systems. See how!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f613c44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f613c44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable-household-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/How+should+trash+and+recyclables+be+stored\/Importance-of-storing-trash-and-recyclables-_1_.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e1fde6 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9e1fde6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-142a17e6 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"142a17e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Environmental Impact<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e46c60 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39e46c60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before moving to get to know <b>how should trash and recyclables be<\/b> <strong>stored<\/strong>, you have to see the impacts of recyclables and trash in the environment. Such as;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-550d05b0 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"550d05b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23af6747 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23af6747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reducing Pollution<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a39f54b mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a39f54b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storing trash and recyclables in designated containers prevents littering and the release of harmful substances into the environment. When waste materials are improperly discarded or left exposed, they can end up in water bodies, soil, or natural habitats, leading to <\/span><b>pollution <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>endangering ecosystems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f8b70a mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9f8b70a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebcf218 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ebcf218\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b90faca mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b90faca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper storage of organic waste, such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food scraps<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yard trimmings,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> facilitates composting. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/how-to-compost-chicken-manure\/\">Composting<\/a> not only reduces the volume of waste sent to landfills but also produces nutrient-rich soil. By diverting organic waste from landfills, we can minimize the generation of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methane <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; a potent <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Greenhouse_gas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">greenhouse gas<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a54a8 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"48a54a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0811d21 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0811d21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conserving Natural Resources<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ced79a6 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ced79a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recycling is a key component of sustainable waste management. By storing recyclable materials separately, we contribute to resource conservation. Recycling reduces the need for raw materials extraction, energy consumption, and water usage, thereby preserving natural resources for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-071bed5 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"071bed5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93089c6 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"93089c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Public Health and Safety<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4026517 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4026517\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d90fec8 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d90fec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preventing Disease and Vermin Infestation<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48bc0c3 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48bc0c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper storage of trash helps minimize the risk of diseases transmitted through pests, insects, or contaminated waste. Storing waste in sealed containers and ensuring regular collection and disposal reduces the breeding grounds for disease-carrying organisms.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d69f75b mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d69f75b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb597a2 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb597a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eliminating Odors and Unpleasant Surroundings <\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06317c1 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06317c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improperly stored trash can emit foul odors and create an unsightly environment. By storing trash in secure containers with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tight-fitting lids<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we prevent the spread of odors and maintain a pleasant living or working environment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c028387 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c028387\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f33016c mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f33016c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Enhancing Fire Safety<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7457f38 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7457f38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storing trash in a controlled manner <\/span><b>reduces the risk of fire hazards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Placing waste materials in designated containers away from flammable materials and ensuring proper disposal prevents accidental fires and protects both property and lives.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1125a5ce subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1125a5ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04da2c9 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"04da2c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Waste Management Efficiency<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7f1762 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c7f1762\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb5dec1 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb5dec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Facilitating Recycling Processes <\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-251e752 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"251e752\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storing recyclables correctly ensures their quality and suitability for recycling facilities. Clean and well-sorted recyclables are easier to process, increasing the efficiency of recycling operations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2f383d mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e2f383d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abf55f6 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"abf55f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cost Reduction<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-426261b mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"426261b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper storage of trash and recyclables helps reduce waste management costs. By maximizing the use of available space, optimizing waste collection routes, and minimizing contamination in recyclables, municipalities and recycling facilities can save resources and allocate budgets more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d30fa1d mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d30fa1d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9086aea mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9086aea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Promoting Sustainable Practices<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38d1ace mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38d1ace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storing trash and recyclables is not only a practical aspect of waste management but also an opportunity to foster a culture of sustainability. By educating individuals and communities about proper storage practices, we can instill a sense of responsibility and encourage eco-conscious behaviors that extend beyond waste management.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d638c9d subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d638c9d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7420eb4 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7420eb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_Trash_and_Recyclables_be_Stored\"><\/span>How Should Trash and Recyclables be Stored<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13ca150 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13ca150\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some guidelines and pro tips that help you to consider <\/span><b>how should trash and recyclables be stored<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-033e033 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"033e033\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable-household-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/How+should+trash+and+recyclables+be+stored\/Segregate-trash-and-recylables-_1_.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e71ce9 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e71ce9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b41f442 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b41f442\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Segregating Trash and Recyclables<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca69757 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca69757\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before discussing the storage of waste, it is important to emphasize the significance of segregating trash and recyclables. Separating waste into different categories allows for more efficient recycling processes and reduces the burden on landfills. Here are some key points to consider when segregating waste:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-359054f mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"359054f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6521657 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6521657\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Familiarize Yourself with Local Guidelines <\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef0150b mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef0150b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different regions have varying waste management policies and recycling programs. Research and understand the guidelines specific to your area to ensure compliance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f6ebd1 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0f6ebd1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4ff865 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4ff865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Identify Recyclable Materials<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1641176 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1641176\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about the materials that can be recycled, such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/how-to-make-reusable-paper-towels\/\">paper<\/a>, cardboard, plastics, glass, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metals.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Establish separate containers or bags for each <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/is-acrylic-recyclable\/\">recyclable<\/a> category.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83fde4d mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"83fde4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b68a1b mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b68a1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Composting Organic Waste<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-963d11f mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"963d11f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If possible, set aside organic waste, such as food scraps and yard trimmings, for composting. Composting helps reduce landfill waste and provides nutrient-rich soil for gardening.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93fd490 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"93fd490\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64c49ce things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64c49ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trash Storage Best Practices<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d68fea7 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d68fea7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storing trash properly is essential to <\/span><b>maintain cleanliness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>prevent odors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>avoid attracting pests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Consider the following tips when storing trash;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aa2e9c mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1aa2e9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d4cb01 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d4cb01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#1. Secure and Durable Containers<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26a92f1 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26a92f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in sturdy, lidded containers that can withstand various weather conditions. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastic bins<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metal cans <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with tight-fitting lids are recommended to prevent animals from accessing the trash.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0908183 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0908183\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a5ff1c mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a5ff1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#2. Adequate Container Size<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b00605 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b00605\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose containers that are appropriate in size, based on the amount of waste generated by your household or business. Avoid overfilling containers to prevent <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spillage <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">littering<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a5aa89 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a5aa89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc6581e mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc6581e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#3. Regular Collection and Disposal<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e3a21e mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e3a21e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule regular waste collection or disposal to avoid accumulation and potential health hazards. Follow local waste management guidelines regarding collection <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/amazon-prime-day-2023\/\">days<\/a> and procedures.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69b9fce mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69b9fce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cc511b mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7cc511b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#4. Seal Bags Properly<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3611361 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3611361\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Double-bagging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help contain unpleasant odors and prevent leaks. Tie the bags securely before placing them in the trash containers to minimize the risk of spillage.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6eb5df mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d6eb5df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a0c309 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a0c309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#5. Consider Pest Prevention<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d6ddc9 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d6ddc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To deter pests such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rats <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Raccoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">raccoons<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, avoid placing trash containers near entry points like windows and doors. Additionally, rinsing containers that held food waste can help reduce odors that attract animals.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06593f5 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"06593f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4c67ce things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4c67ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recyclables Storage Best Practices<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8ce134 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8ce134\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efficient storage of recyclables ensures they remain clean, sorted, and ready for the recycling process. Here are some guidelines for storing recyclable materials;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c5e259 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5c5e259\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable-household-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/How+should+trash+and+recyclables+be+stored\/storing-recyclables-_1_.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54abb18 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"54abb18\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a04956 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a04956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#1. Separate Containers for Each Material<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eea61b mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3eea61b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use designated containers or bins for different types of recyclables, such as plastic, glass, paper, and metals. Label the containers to make sorting easier.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aefa9b3 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aefa9b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a090d7e mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a090d7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#2. Rinse and Dry Recyclables<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48fd916 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48fd916\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean recyclables before storing them to prevent contamination and unpleasant odors. Rinse out food containers and let them dry to remove any residual waste.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a4187f mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0a4187f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11d5d25 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"11d5d25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#3. Flatten Cardboard and Boxes<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7afd81f mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7afd81f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To save space and make storage more manageable, flatten cardboard boxes before storing them. This practice also benefits recycling facilities by optimizing transportation and processing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc5d967 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc5d967\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1be1da mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1be1da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#4. Store in a Clean and Dry Area<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ebd24d mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ebd24d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep recyclables in a designated area, such as a garage or shed, to protect them from rain, dirt, and pests. Ensure the <\/span><b>storage area is well-ventilated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and easy to access for both residents and recycling collectors.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e27c354 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e27c354\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e80e932 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e80e932\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#5. Educate Family or Employees<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e69569 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e69569\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage everyone in your household or workplace to participate in the recycling process. Educate them on the importance of proper recycling practices and the significance of storing recyclables correctly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce293bc subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ce293bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68a0d4d0 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68a0d4d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bc5b4c9 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bc5b4c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efficient waste management relies on responsible storage practices for both trash and recyclables. By adhering to local guidelines and implementing the best practices discussed in this article, individuals and communities can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. Proper segregation, secure containers, regular collection, and clean storage areas are vital elements for successful waste management.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a deep understanding about <\/span><b>how should trash and recyclables be stored<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can easily take part in this great initiative. Remember, effective waste management is a collective effort that requires cooperation from all stakeholders. By implementing these practices, we can reduce pollution, conserve resources, and protect our planet for future generations. Let us all play our part in storing trash and recyclables responsibly, paving the way for a greener and healthier world.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How should Trash and Recyclables be Stored: See 5 Workable Strategies! Living with your loved-ones give you a sense of happiness. 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