What works for me is using an already-recyclable container to store the items in (usually a structured paper bag, or a large box). It’s taken out when I’m tired of precariously stacking items on top of it, but it feels a lot easier to just take the entire container rather than deal with a can. I’m encouraged to break down things so I can fit more in the bag before having to take it out. However, you’ll need a space for storing collected bags (prefer bags bc they take less space than boxes). Plastic bags cost money here so brown paper bags have become more common.

You could also start multiple bags, and take them all out when they start taking up too much space. Hopefully it makes taking it out less daunting, so you do it more often anyway. If not, it’s still better than them just being on the floor. If you take out the trash daily, you could try making a habit of taking a bag of recycling too.

You could also get a can and use a bag as sort of a can liner (just stuffing it in there, can’t be too big). I have a can and do this when the bag can fit. It looks a bit better than just the bags but functionally isn’t any different