Recycling is still uneven in Mexico, so travelers should not assume the same curbside sorting system they may know from home; in many places, waste is simply separated into general trash and whatever local collection or private recycling point accepts. In larger cities and wealthier neighborhoods you may see color-coded bins or informal recyclers, but the practical norm is to ask locally, separate only when clearly indicated, and not be surprised if bottles, cans, and paper are handled through street collectors or neighborhood pickers rather than formal municipal programs.