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by Michael Taylor Reducing holiday waste The holiday season brings joy, but it also generates a lot of waste. In the United States, trash volume increases by an estimated 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day! From packaging materials to…
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…
By Michael Taylor Are you looking to save big on clothing, electronics, baby gear, school supplies, furniture, appliances and more? Do you have an item that needs to be fixed? The Austin Reuse Directory makes it easy for Austinites to find, rent or…
By Michael Taylor Exciting news! Austinites can now recycle food and beverage cartons and coated paper products in their recycling at home and at work. Cartons, also known as aseptic and gable top containers, package items like milk, juice, protein…
By Jeff Patterson Recent weather events have demonstrated the importance of trimming and removing overgrown vegetation and brush from properties to reduce the risks of flooding, wildfires and storm damage. Debris obstructing water flow in drainage…
By Jeff Patterson Summer is here and Central Texans love nothing more than outdoor grilling and picnics with family and friends. Having a composting plan can be a great way to reduce waste and make your gathering eco-friendly. Austin Resource…
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Road to Zero Waste features tips, how-to's, stories, news, and inspirational ideas on rethinking your waste. Follow our blog to learn about how you can make a difference and help Austin achieve its Zero Waste Goal by the year 2040. Together we can all help keep Austin weird, eco-friendly and beautiful.