Sorting out the recycling B1
Working out what goes in the recycling and what just gets binned.
recycling bin — container for recyclablesA: Where should I throw this newspaper?
B: Just put it in the recycling bin over there.
throw away — discardA: Do you want this broken chair?
B: No, just throw it away.
get rid of — removeA: Why is your closet so empty?
B: I finally got rid of all the clothes I never wear.
Which bin does it go in?
A: Where do these cardboard boxes go, then?
B: Flatten them and stick them in the recycling bin out the front.
A: And this greasy pizza box?
B: Nah, just throw that away — they won't take it if it's all oily.
Clearing the kitchen clutter
A: Right, I want to get rid of all this old packaging.
B: Good shout. Glass and plastic in the recycling bin, yeah?
A: Yeah, and the manky leftovers we'll just throw away.
B: Nice one — kitchen looks loads better already.