Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, our Bike Repair Workshop has something for everyone! Here's what we'll cover: Bicycle safety check Bike cleaning: Learn the difference between a deep clean and a spot clean, and how to inspect your bike for any potential issues. ...

What's a Fix-It Clinic? Is there a fallen hem in your favorite shirt? Did your blender stop working? Is your child's toy a little worse for the wear? Bring these items and more to a local Fix-It Clinic to learn how to fix your broken items...

Discover how local businesses and organizations are creating a circular economy in Austin! Circular business models reduce the need to extract new resources from our planet. These business models keep materials and products in use for as long as possible. Five small businesses will pitch to...

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...