Being environmentally conscious sometimes comes with its own set of challenges.

A peculiar incident in Mexico required the intervention of firefighters when a man found himself stuck inside an anti-vandal trash container, with only his legs visible to passersby. This unusual scenario unfolded in Guadalajara, as documented by Tribuna de Mexico.

The individual explained to authorities that he had dived headfirst into the container in an attempt to retrieve something he had mistakenly discarded. Unfortunately, the container’s anti-vandal mechanisms ensnared him, leaving him unable to extricate himself.

In a series of striking images, rescue teams are seen using specialized hydraulic tools to partially deconstruct the container’s metal framework. By lifting the container from the ground, they were finally able to reach inside and safely extract the man from his predicament.

Pictures show rescuers partially dismantling the container’s metal frame using specialist hydraulic equipment to lift it off the ground — allowing them to finally reach up from below and pull the trapped man to safety.

The victim was at risk of being crushed by the force of the metal unit’s panel, but fortunately, he was freed without any serious reported injuries.

After a quick police interview, he was allowed to leave under his own steam.

A warning to residents to only use the “Clean Point” recycling stations for their intended purpose — separating recyclable materials — was later issued by authorities in Jalisco, western Mexico.