Friday, April 16, 2010

The Accommodite, Litter, And Recycling

The Accommodite hates the site of trash all over lawns, sidewalks, etc., whether someone actually put it there or the wind has blown it around. It doesn't need to be on the ground. It just doesn't. Yet, on the way to her engagements, the Accommodite must constantly endure this site.  She often wishes that she could take care of the litter herself, if that's what it takes, but this is not always feasible, whether there is not a trash can close enough or the Accommodite is trying to honor a commitment somewhere.

If circumstances allow, and provided that the Accommodite is not knowingly stepping on any toes so to speak, she will make time to go out to somewhere public, like a park, trash bag in hand, pick up the litter laying around and dispose of it in the nearest trash can. If there is anything amongst the litter that can be recycled, such as an aluminum can or a plastic bottle, she will hold onto it to take to the nearest recycling bin. If there is no such thing for her to access, even the trash can is better than nothing at all.

While the Accommodite makes an effort to help control the litter on her own property and that which is public, she leaves the private property of others alone unless she has permission to do otherwise. After all, if she were to touch the property of others without their consent, that would be trespassing, and she would never do such a thing. Besides which, it is the owner/resident of the property who is responsible for the upkeep, and if it is not a priority for them, or if they are unable to take care of it for some reason, so be it. However, if they do wish to call upon the assistance of the Accommodite, they are at liberty to do so, and she would be happy to help.

In short, regarding the problem with litter, the Accommodite may not be able to control it completely, but she is willing to control whatever of it she can, even if she's the only one who can.

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