Talking Trashcan Getting Ignored

I've noticed this trashcan at a local ATM machine in San Mateo, Rizal. While I was waiting my turn on the machine I've noticed that the trashcan has a Sign Board on it saying "Pakitapon Ang Resibo Sa Basurahan" in English "Please throw your receipts on the trashcan". But even if it's clearly stated on this Sign Board attached to the trashcan you can see that there are receipts scattered all over the floor.

The purpose of the sign board is to keep the place clean of trash. But it doesn't work this time as the ATM users still throw their receipts anywhere they want it. I've noticed that it was placed directly on the trashcan itself. Maybe if they've put it somewhere eye level of a person. That may work a little and be noticed. Also the message on the Sign Board is written on a local language that is Filipino. So it won't be a reason to not understand the message. It is not a reason also if an ATM user is on a rush, due to it will not take 5 seconds of your time to simply drop your trash carefully on the trashcan.

One advise also to all ATM users, if you'll only need to check your balance. Might not need to have a receipt printed out for you by the machine if it will only go directly to trash. Most ATM machines now displays your current account information on the screen. It will not only resolve the scattered receipts near the machine, you also saved a piece of paper from going only to waste without a purpose.

This case is not seen only on this ATM machine in San Mateo Rizal, but you will see it all over the place where ATM machine is located. Specially those machines which are accessible from outside of an establishment.

A simple observation that shows how ATM users behave.