Your typical city or local vendor site for electronics recycling may be closed right now. The Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center is closed until further notice. If you are cleaning out, moving, downsizing, etc. and would like to get rid of your electronics, or anything with a cord, battery or microchip, you have a…
If you feel like you need to donate right now there are some options open. There are many people in need and you want and can help. And/or you may need the space and mental clarity of clearing out clutter. Whatever your reasons, please be safe (wear a mask and keep 6 feet of distance)…
Plastic containers that plants come in can be recycled in Austin, Texas. If you recycle them they should be rinsed and dry, free of dirt and plant material. Some cities don’t accept black plastic. Some cities don’t accept certain numbers of plastic. Please check with your local city department or contractor. Please do not ask…
If you have spent some of this quarantine time cleaning out your craft and gift area, exciting news from Austin Creative Reuse this week: they are now taking appointments for donation drop off! If you need craft and art supplies, Austin Creative Reuse has an online store with curbside pickup. This great local resource in…
Hi Everyone! I want to share a few reminders and tips with you as we go into our third month of interrupted access to all things recycling and trash. Sign up for the Austin Recycles App or go to My Collection Schedule to sign up for reminders for weekly collection. When Bulk and Brush resume,…
Several types of cloth reusable face masks are addressed here. I wanted to make face masks using materials I already had and items that could be re-purposed and reused. Since social media is all a buzz about more medical-looking face mask, I’ll share this first. I was fortunate to have a scrap/rag bag going on…
This post is an expansion of my update to Composting Questions and Confusions. Are parchment paper and butcher paper compostable? Great questions especially since so many more people are home baking and cooking right now. For parchment, it depends on the brand. You’ll need to read your box to determine if your parchment is compostable.…
Please know that not all meal delivery insulation may go in the recycling carts. If the material is not traditional, err on the side of caution by keeping it out. Check out the new app Austin Recycles that combines the websites What Do I Do With? and My Collection Schedule. If you’re in Austin, and…
In this season of life when we’re trying to make things last longer since it’s harder to buy in general, don’t forget Replacements. Replacement is in line with Repair, a lot of times pieces that wear out more quickly or over time are available to purchase to extend the life of a product. Replacing part…
A reminder that chemicals are not allowed in the City of Austin curbside compost carts. “If it grows, it goes” into compost carts. Think food-grade. If not, it belongs in the trash. If you are cleaning with paper towels and vinegar, alcohol, baking soda, etc. then those paper towels may go in the compost carts.…