You empty a can of baked beans, container of salad dressing, peanut butter or similar item while cooking. Do you rinse the container before throwing it in the trash or recycling?
No - I live in an area where water needs to be regularly conserved. We sometimes have quite draconian rules. Currently we are in pretty good shape, but water conservation becomes a habit.
If I am recycling you have to. I’m not keeping a can of food with particles unless I want to attract critters I do not want in my garage. I do not recycle jars or cans of honey, peanut butter or jelly or mayo because they are to messy and I throw those in trash.
This is also my philosophy. Some things get trashed even if recyclable in theory. I take my time breaking down boxes to fit in the bin and rinse most cans and bottles but there is definitely a line.
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