The Free Furniture Market is back! Students and residents can drop off gently used furniture at a donation station in West Campus. A reuse organization will move the furniture to the Free Furniture Market. Anyone can pick up furniture from the Free Furniture Market. Dates: Saturday, July...

MoveOutATX helps students donate unwanted, gently used items at nearby locations in West Campus. The program reduces the amount of material in dumpsters and on curbs, makes it easier for students to donate used items, and gives back to the Austin community. The program’s Free Furniture...

In the past, the annual Juneteenth Parade in east Austin has generated plastic waste along the route. In an effort to divert material and encourage plastic recycling, Austin Resource Recovery is seeking volunteers to help collect recyclable material, while walking with our community recycling truck. The event is scheduled...

About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by Austin Resource Recovery, the city department in charge of trash, recycling, and composting pickup services. Action Box Click the badge above to learn more about composting in Austin. This post is sponsored by Austin Resource Recovery. All Austin Common sponsors are...

UPDATE: NEW LOCATION The May 18, 2024 Fix-It Clinic has been moved from Carver Branch Library to the Chestnut Community Center at 1183 Chestnut Ave, near the corner of Chestnut Ave. and N. Pleasant Valley Rd. The building is located within Rosewood Neighborhood Park near the...

Every year, SXSW and Austin Resource Recovery team up to help divert material from the landfill and keep the event clean. In an effort to host a Zero Waste event, Austin Resource Recovery is seeking volunteers to help collect and dispose of event material at...

Every year, SXSW and Austin Resource Recovery team up to help divert material from the landfill and keep the event clean. In an effort to host a Zero Waste event, Austin Resource Recovery is seeking volunteers to help collect and dispose of event material at...

Every year, SXSW and Austin Resource Recovery team up to help divert material from the landfill and keep the event clean. In an effort to host a Zero Waste event, Austin Resource Recovery is seeking volunteers to help collect and dispose of event material at...

In the past, Spring Festival Season in Austin generated almost 250,000 pounds of trash and recyclable material. In an effort to maintain and return the city back to its normal landscape, Austin Resource Recovery is seeking volunteers to help with litter maintenance and poster/flyer removal. Austin Resource...

This orientation is required to join the Zero Waste Block Leader (ZWBL) program. We will cover the benefits, expectations and answer any questions. We will also provide an overview of Austin Resource Recovery programs and services. We look forward to seeing you in-person at Northwest Recreation Center! Zero Waste Block Leaders (ZWBLs) are engaged...