Austin has a goal of reaching zero waste by 2040. This means reducing the amount of trash sent to landfills by 90%. You can help by reducing the trash you create, reusing or donating items, and recycling in your home.
What can be recycled?
Paper
Glossy paper
Junk mail
Envelopes
Home office paper
Paper bags
Magazines
Cardboard
Cardboard boxes
Cereal boxes
Shoe boxes
Soda boxes
Paper towel rolls
Toilet paper rolls
Break down cardboard boxes.
Hard plastic
Water bottles
Soda bottles
Plastic milk jugs
Jars and tubs
Detergent bottles
Glass
Glass jars
Glass bottles
Metal
Aluminum foil baking pans
Food cans
Soda cans
Steel and tin cans
Keep these items out of your recycling bin
Batteries
Electronics
Styrofoam
Waxy paper
Food-soiled paper
Plastic bags
Keep trash out of the recycling to avoid contamination.
Drop off material to compost Find a community garden near you to see if they accept food scraps and other organic materials to compost. Let your property manager know if you would like compost service in your community.
Lead zero waste efforts in your community Become a Zero Waste Block Leader to help your apartment or condo community lead the way in reuse and recycling.