What action should be taken if trash receptacles are not fire resistant?

Completing a galley equipment needs repair tag is the appropriate action to take if trash receptacles are not fire resistant. This procedure ensures that the issue is formally documented, allowing maintenance or relevant personnel to address the safety concern effectively. Fire safety is a critical component of flight operations, and non-compliant equipment poses a risk that needs to be remedied. By filling out a repair tag, the flight attendant is following standard protocol, which helps maintain a safe environment onboard by ensuring that faulty or inadequate equipment is reported and replaced or repaired in a timely manner, thereby reducing potential hazards.