By: Allison Strupeck. Thanks to the City's Zero Waste Business Rebate, beloved businesses are ditching plastic containers for compostable ones—just one of many rebates available by application.

Composting is now available for Austinites living in multifamily properties. Austin Resource Recovery has resources to help residents get started.

by Jeff Patterson People know Austin for its green spaces, vibrant gardens, and strong environmental values. Did you know that composting food scraps and yard waste with Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) helps the environment? Organic waste—like fruit…

by Jeff Patterson Composting through Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is easy and impactful. You can cut waste, enrich local soil, and support our city's zero waste goals by composting more. Put organic items like food scraps, yard trimmings, and paper…

Season's green-ings: holiday recycling tips

Happy America Recycles Day! It’s a great time to reflect on how recycling responsibly helps the environment. To celebrate, here are seven simple tips you can follow all year round. 1. Use the “What Do I Do With…” tool Not sure if something is…

By Jeff Patterson On September 23, City leaders, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) leadership and contracting partners broke ground on the new Northeast Service Center (NESC) at 8301 Johnny Morris Road. Speakers highlighted the center as an exciting and…

By Rosario Lopez-Cadenas Do you have an upcoming on-demand household hazardous waste (HHW) appointment? Keep in mind that HHW items cannot be set out at the curb. Ensure a smooth collection process by following these set-out guidelines: Seal or close…

By Rosario Lopez-Cadenas Does your garage or storage shed need a spring cleaning? There are many reasons to use Austin’s new on-demand household hazardous waste (HHW) collection service to properly dispose of old paint, cleaning products and pool…