Cell Phones
"Don’t store old phones long-term in your home or office. Unused cell phones and batteries can become dangerous if exposed to temperature extremes or...
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Chocolate Candy and Aluminum Foil Balls
Aluminum Foil from lids and candy wrappers, clean and dry, can be balled up to 2 inches and recycled in the blue/recycle carts.
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Christmas/Holiday Reminders
*Note on the use of the word Christmas: I try to use as many words as I can to capture and make available as much information as possible. Not...
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Christmas Tree and String Lights Recycling
Here is the information shared about where, when and how to recycle Christmas trees and string lights in Central Texas this holiday season.
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Cigarette Butts can be recycled
Cigarette butts make up the largest portion of micro litter in Texas.
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Citrus: Fresh, Plastic or Glass
I don't use lemon juice a lot but the last time I needed some for a recipe I saw how many options there were. The same options for lemons will apply...
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Collecting Shoes & Towels As Requested
I just finished two major collection drives with my neighbors and church. I collected shoes and boots to donate to the Austin Disaster Relief Network...
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Community Puzzle Swap at the Library
If you don't live in Austin, encourage your local library branch or system to create something similar!
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Contact lenses can be recycled!
I had my annual eye exam this morning and I wanted to share this reminder with you all. I got to the point where I decided contact lenses weren't...
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Cooking Oil and Grease
Cooking Oil and Grease can be cleaned and reused sometimes.
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