I also understand a concern voiced by some, e.g., the specific locality may have its own regulations & method for recycling. That should not be the reason to stop all of us to be mindful about keeping our public places clean though.
For many years I went to Sandy Hook Beach & always picked other ppl’s garbages there…it’s incredible how ppl can be so selfish.
I love NYC but NYers can generally do much better about not littering our streets, parks, beaches & stations.