Frequently Asked Questions
Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center
What items are accepted at the Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center?
Here are the lists of items that are and are not accepted at the Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center.
Household Hazardous Waste
Accepted Items
- Cleaning products
- Automotive fluids and oil filters
- Paint and thinners
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Batteries (car and household)
- Pesticides and herbicides
- Mercury
- Aerosol cans
- Pool chemicals
- Cooking oil
- Propane cylinders
Not Accepted
- Radioactive materials
- Syringes and medical waste
- Explosive materials (including ammunition)
- Any waste generated by a business (businesses in Austin and Travis County can exchange materials with each other through the Austin Materials Marketplace)
Electronics and Appliances
Accepted Items
- Televisions
- Computers
- Electronic media, such as CDs (remove and throw away jewel cases), DVDs and floppy disks
- Printers and fax machines
- Cell phones and chargers
- Lawn mowers and weed eaters
Large appliances
- Washers and dryers
- Stoves
- Water heaters
- Air conditioners
- Exercise equipment
Small appliances
- Lamps
- Microwaves
- Kitchen appliances
Not Accepted
- Mattresses
- Furniture
- Toilets
- Non-recyclable trash
Other Recyclables
Accepted Items
- Plastic bags (clean and dry)
- Plastic film / plastic wrap (clean and dry)
- Styrofoam (clean and dry -- NO peanuts)
- Scrap metal
Large hard plastic items
- Lawn chairs and furniture
- Playground equipment
- Children’s pools
- Pet carriers
- Trash cans
Single-stream recyclables
- Cardboard
- Hard plastic
- Paper
- Cans and foil
- Glass bottles and jars
Not Accepted
- Mattresses
- Furniture
- Toilets
- Non-recyclable trash
- Styrofoam Packing Peanuts