Omg where I live we HAVE to compost & recycle everything!!
We're only allowed one garbage bag per week and if we need it we can have one clear bag.. they want to make sure we're not throwing anything out that's recyclable/organic waste..
Pretty much the only stuff that goes into our garbage is kitty litter/dog poop, diapers, my medical supplies, and some plastics on a regular basis.. and broken stuff of course.. everything else has a place in our "green cart" or blue bin..