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Trash & Recycling Rules

Use these phrases to talk about trash in your new building.

Key Phrases

Where should I put the bags of trash?

💡 Ask the building manager about this.

You must put plastic bottles in the blue bin.

💡 Do not mix plastic with paper.

Do not put food in the paper bin.

💡 Food waste goes in a different bin.

Which bin should I use for glass bottles?

💡 Some places use a yellow bin for glass.

The big green bin is for normal trash.

💡 This is for dirty or mixed trash.

On what day do they collect the recycling?

💡 The trucks usually come in the morning.

You should wash the dirty food cans first.

💡 Dirty cans can make the bin smell bad.

Do not leave big boxes by the door.

💡 Keep the floor clean and safe.

Can you help me with these heavy boxes?

💡 Ask for help with very big boxes.

We must follow the rules for our building.

💡 Every building has its own rules.

Practice Dialogue

Neighbor
Excuse me, where should I put my bags of trash?
Manager
You must put the trash in the big green bin.
Neighbor
Which bin should I use for my glass bottles?
Manager
You should put all glass bottles in the yellow bin.
Neighbor
Can you help me with these heavy paper boxes?
Manager
We must not leave any big boxes by the door.
Neighbor
I will move these boxes to the bins now.
Manager
Thanks, you should always follow our building rules.

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