Q: What do I need to know for curbside recycling in Lakeway?
A: All your questions FINALLY answered!
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Two types of plastics can be recycled, HDPE #2 (ie: milk cartons), and PTE#1 (ie: mouthwash)
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Labels can be left on, but the bottles must be rinsed
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You can recycle colored or clear glass containers
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Only newspapers or magazines may be recycled
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Aluminum, steel, and tin cans may be recycled
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Glass, cans, and plastic can be mixed together
Lakeway Recycling No-Nos!!!
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Plastic grocery bags, any other plastic bag, solid-colored containers, and containers with openings larger than the base CANNOT be recycled.
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Lids and tops from recyclable containers may not be recycled.
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No Pyrex or ceramic containers!
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Wet paper may not be recycled
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Newspapers must be bound with string or placed in a paper bag, NO plastic bags!
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No scrap paper may be recycled
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Aerosol, scrap metal, aluminum foil, and aluminum food trays cannot be recycled!
Q: My office or school doesn’t recycle, and I think we should. What can I do about this?
A: Not only is recycling good for our Mother Earth, it can be a great fundraiser for your office or school! There are lots of companies who pay cash for recycled printer, toner cartridges, cell phones and other things that most people throw away. Check out these websites for more information.
www.fundingfactory.com for cartridges and cell phones
http://www.paperretriever.com/ -- for paper
https://www.rmhc-austin.org/repository/pdf/Pull%20tab%20program.pdf -- for pop tabs
Q:Where can I purchase recycling containers?
A: There are several companies who manufacture recycling containers that can be used for curbside recycling or in the home or office to help sort recyclables.
http://www.recyclingbin.com/ Is the greenest of companies! They produce recyclable recycling bins packaged with recyclable cardboard and package them so that they can be carried in the most efficient way on a truck, not a plane. They also give you a 10% reimbursement when you trade in an old bin for a new one.
http://www.samsclub.com/ has a wide variety of composting and recycling supplies for your home or office.
Q: How can I stop getting junk mail to reduce the waste AND the headache?
A: Go to https://www.optoutprescreen.com/ to remove your name from the mailings lists of the companies who use your credit report to send you junk mail.
Visit http://www.junkbusters.com/ and remove your address from junk mailing lists. You can even remove your phone number from telemarketing lists.
Q: Where can I get more Information about recycling and making good use of my old stuff?
A: You can visit the websites below or scroll down to see item specific recycling instructions.
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/disposal_a.htm
www.ecologyaction.org
Williamson County Recycling Center (512.846.2756)
www.freecycle.org
www.goodwill.org
www.salvationarmyusa.org
www.eiae.org (Electronic Industries Alliance)
http://www.greendisk.com/ -- Recycles almost ALL electronics from Ipods to CDs
Are you moving out and need to clear out your garage or just trying to run an eco-friendly household? Let us guide you through your home and tell you what can be recycled and how to do it!
Q: What Can Be Recycled?
A. Almost ANYTHING! Here is a run down of places to recycle or donate your unwanted household goods.
HOW? Be sure to remove the caps from the bottles
WHERE? City of Austin Curbside recycling for #1 and #2 bottles only
Cycled Plastics 10200 McKalla Place (512.339.8787)
Ecology Action 9th street and I-35, accepts #1-#7 bottles
HOW? Non-profit organizations recycle scrap paper that the City does not pick up in its curbside collections.
WHERE? Visit http://www.paperretriever.com/ to find a bin near you
WHERE? Cycled Plastics 10200 McKalla Place (512.339.8787)
HEB & Central Market accepts grocery, produce, drycleaner, and newspaper bags, also plastic shrink wrap
Randalls all locations
Whole Foods all locations
HOW? Household quantities of latex and oil-based paint are disposed of for free
WHERE? City of Austin Hazardous Waste Facility 2514 Business Center Dr.
WHERE? City of Austin Hazardous Waste Facility 2514 Business Center Dr.
WHERE? City of Austin Hazardous Waste Facility 2514 Business Center Dr.
WHERE? City of Austin Hazardous Waste Facility 2514 Business Center Dr.
WHERE? City of Austin curbside recycling accepts corrugated cardboard
Ecology Action 9th street and I-35 accepts corrugated and paperboard
HOW? Some kinds of foam are accepted, including packing peanuts and take out trays, call for more details
WHERE? Cycled Plastics 10200 McKalla Place (512.339.8787)
HOW? Televisions and other electronics are recycled for 35 cents per pound. Sony products are recycled for free
WHERE? Earth Protection Systems 3916 Gattis School rd. Round Rock
HOW? Televisions only for 25cents per pound
WHERE? Round2Technologies 6301 E. Stassney Lane
HOW? Television sets are accepted free of charge
WHERE? Goodwill Computer Works 1015 Norwood Park Blvd.
HOW? Get gift cards or other reimbursement for your old electronics. This eco-friendly company promises no land filling and no exporting.
WHERE? http://econewonline.com/
HOW? It is important to recycle your cell phone, but before you do, erase the data on it using www.recellular.com/recycling/data_eraser so that someone cannot access personal data on your phone after you recycle it.
WHERE? Megabyte Express 6500 Burnet Rd.
SafePlace 1515 Grove Blvd.
Cell Phones for Soldiers www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com or any AT&T store
Collective Good www.collectivegood.com
HOW? Get gift cards or other reimbursement for your old electronics. This eco friendly company promises no land filling and no exporting.
WHERE? http://econewonline.com/
WHAT? Accepts all types of electronics at no charge
WHERE? Goodwill Computer Works 1015 Norwood Park Blvd.
WHAT? Accepts all electronics for 25cents per pound
WHERE? Round2Technologies 6301 E. Stassney Lane
WHAT? Accepts electronics for recycling for no charge
WHERE? Axcess Technologies 4801 Freidrich Lane, Building 1
HOW? The On It Foundation provides computers and internet access to low income families
WHERE? www.theonitfoundation.org
WHERE? Ecology Action 9th street and I-35
WHERE? Central Presbyterian Church 200 E. 8th St.
Senior Activity Center 2874 Shoal Crest Ave.
All LensCrafters Locations
WHERE? Ecology Action 9th street and I-35
City of Austin curbside recycling
Any community clinic waiting room, hospital, or area school
WHAT? Cotton or Flannel fabric to make blankets and pillows for patients
WHERE? University Medical Center at Brackenridge Volunteer Services Office, 601 E. 15th St.
WHAT? Four-ply yarn to make baby blankets and other projects
WHERE? The Senior Mitzvah Knitters of the Jewish Community Association of Austin contact Lisa Quay, 512.735.8086
WHERE? Ecology Action 9th street and I-35
Megabyte Express 6500 Burnet Rd.
WHERE? City of Austin Hazardous Waste Facility 2514 Business Center Dr.
WHAT? Accepts CFL bulbs
WHERE? IKEA 1Ikea Way, Round Rock
MORE INFO? http://lamprecycle.org/
HOW? Remove labels first. Donated to a clinic in Mogadishu, Somalia.
WHERE? Bethany United Methodist Church 10010 Anderson Mill Road
HOW? No. 2 HDPE only, be sure to clean them thoroughly of dirt
WHERE? Cycled Plastics 10200 McKalla Place (512.339.8787)
HOW? One Warm Coat sponsors coat drives around the country
WHERE? www.onewarmcoat.org
HOW? Operation Happy Note sends musical instruments to soldiers deployed overseas.
WHERE? www.operationhappynote.com
HOW? The international book project will send your old books to orphanages, libraries, and schools.
WHERE? http://www.intlbookproject.org/
HOW? Rubber is used to create play surfaces for kids around the world
WHERE? www.letmeplay.com
HOW? The National Furniture Bank Association will give your used furniture to someone who needs a helping hand.
WHERE? www.help1up.org
HOW? Excess Access matches your knickknacks with local nonprofit wish lists.
WHERE? www.excessaccess.com
HOW? In Austin these things must be placed in the trash bin
HOW? The pull tabs on soda cans are very valuable because they are made of the purest aluminum. Because of this, The Ronald McDonald House does a collection for a fundraiser. To learn more go to https://www.rmhc-austin.org/donate/pull-tabs .
HOW? Do not throw away or recycle ammunition
WHERE? Consult the Austin Police Department at the non emergency line, 3-1-1
WHERE? City of Austin Hazardous Waste Facility 2514 Business Center Dr.
WHERE? City of Austin Hazardous Waste Facility 2514 Business Center Dr.