Taking out the trash, a beginner's primer

1. Remove the bag from the trash can and tie it off.
   
2. Transport the (tied off) trash bag to the appropriate receptacle/curb.
   
3. Replace the liner in the trash can.

Advanced trash taker outers can set more ambitious goals, such as separating out recyclables. Those goals, while laudable, should not be pursued at the expense of getting the basics right.