✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

7.5 – Managing Trash and Recycling Correctly: Proper waste management protects your home, health, and environment all at once. When trash piles up, it creates odors, bacteria, and stress signals your brain associates with disorder. Separating garbage, recyclables, and compost keeps your surroundings hygienic and earth-friendly. Knowing local rules helps prevent confusion and fines while supporting sustainability. Emptying bins regularly prevents pests and frees up visual space, which improves concentration. Simple touches—like rinsing containers or tying bags—show care for both cleanliness and community. A clean trash system teaches responsibility through repetition, showing how small acts contribute to a greater impact. Treating waste removal as routine maintenance rather than an afterthought strengthens self-discipline and respect for your living space.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
  • Progress tracking so you can see how far you’ve come
  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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