Frugal Recycling, or Just Plain Cheap?

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Let me preface this by saying that this is an idea that won't work for large families. I know that...but maybe it will! I'm single, and I'm old, so my garbage output isn't what it used to be. A couple of weeks ago, I was looking at that gigantic stack of plastic bags from the stores and thinking that I either need to open my own store (I already have the bags for it) or do something else. Now, I already use those bags as trash can liners for the can in the bathroom and in my car. But I got to thinking, could I substitute a small garbage can for my regular "tall kitchen" can? I gave it a go. I got my old bird seed container out and lined it with a store plastic bag, then put the lid on it. I used that in lieu of my regular can for a week. It worked like a charm! Now I'm using that exclusively as my main trash can. Sure, I have to "take the trash out" more frequently (but the big garbage can is sitting near the door, so it's not like I have to hike behind the garage or anything), but I look at this as a double-win. First, I'm recycling those plastic bags. Secondly, it's a frugal way of disposing of trash without having to stock up on garbage bags. Or...you can say I'm just plain cheap.