All residents can do a contactless drop off of their trees for recycling at Zilker Park (near the Polo Tables), even if they are not a City of Austin customer. Trees with flocking (artificial snow) are not accepted. Please remove all decorations and stands prior...
Join the City of Austin’s Circular Economy Program for a new, virtual networking series, Circular Meet-Ups. Happening the first Tuesday of every other month, Circular Meet-Ups provide an opportunity for local business owners, start-ups and sustainability professionals across all industries to connect and learn more...
If you’ve been in the center recently you have probably seen the mountains of beautiful fleece that we have in our fabric section. We’ve decided to put some of that fleece to good use by turning it into fuzzy fleece liners for furry friends at...
About Austin Resource RecoveryThis post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Resource Recovery, the city department whose mission is to achieve zero waste by providing excellent customer services that promotes waste reduction, increases resource recovery, and supports the City of Austin’s sustainability efforts. Action BoxExplore...
You can help reduce waste this holiday season by refining your gift-giving skills. Instead of buying the newest gadget this year, we encourage everyone to create lifelong memories with their loved ones, give gifts with unique pasts and give a great story. Join us to craft...
About The AuthorThis sponsored post was written by Keri Greenwalt (in Dec. 2020) from Austin Resource Recovery, the city department that is working to reach Austin's goal of zero waste by 2040. Action BoxTry to reduce waste this holiday season by gifting experiences and reusing/recycling...
Learn a fun way to clear out your fabric scraps! In this workshop, you will make your own one-of-a-kind rope using fabric scraps. Participants are encouraged to bring their own scraps, and ACR will also have fabric available for purchase. We will make fabric scrap...
In this class we'll work with felt, fabric, and thread to create holiday ornaments that make fun decor for you or great gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday! You'll learn several embroidery stitches and how to assemble soft, stuffed ornaments. You can take...
Did you know stretchy plastics (like single-use bags, plastic wrap and shrink wrap) don’t belong in your blue recycling bin? These “tanglers” are made of flexible, stretchy material that gets wrapped up in the gears of the machinery at the recycling facility, and shuts the system down. If they...
Join us to learn more about working for Austin Resource Recovery and the City of Austin: -No driving experience is required; CDL training provided -Opportunities for advancement -Competitive Benefits Application assistance will be available, or you may submit your application in advance for the “Temporary - Austin Resource Recovery...