I guess I should decide to be done with it too. Old habits.
The only reason we play their dumb game is because we currently have to put purchased stickers on trash bags and essentially pay by the pound. Recycled stuff is no charge.
However, since economics is the wise use of scarce resources when another use is available, I flat out refuse to wash out dirty cans and “recyclables” using water for which I must pay.
Next month, we’re getting rolling bins with some sort of flat fee. The recycling bin will go out behind my shed for leaves or something.