The Recycling and Reuse Center (512-974-4343) is located at 2514 Business Center Drive in southeast Austin. Most services are free to Travis County residents. The main categories of items accepted by the center are appliances, electronics, and household hazardous waste.
Accessories
Appliances commonly processed at the facility include air conditioners, exercise equipment, stoves, washers, and dryers.
electronics
Computers, fax machines, cell phones, and televisions can be safely disposed of and / or recycled through the center.
Dangerous residues
Potentially hazardous fluids must be in containers that do not hold more than 5 gallons. They must be in their original packaging to be accepted by the center. Make sure the containers are safely stored in your car so that they remain upright throughout the trip.
Different
The center can also process plastic kiddie pools, pet carriers, clean plastic bags, dry Styrofoam, and lawn chairs.
See the full list of accepted articles.
Large tires can also be dropped, but there is a $ 7 fee for each tire.
Free things
While you’re at the center, you can reward yourself for your responsible environmental responsibility by picking up some gifts at the ReUse Shop. While the items available vary, you can often pick up free art supplies and cleaning supplies. Planning a painting project? Choose free Austin ReBlend paint. Mixed from recycled paint (which is inspected for safety), Austin ReBlend is typically beige in color, but other colors are sometimes available. Mulch is also available at no cost, but you will have to load it yourself.
Bring your own shovel and large containers of mulch.
San Marcos
Although the city does not have a dedicated drop-off center, it accepts hazardous waste, batteries, and fluorescent lights at 630 East Hopkins from noon to 3:30 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. See the full list of accepted items from San Marcos.
Round rock
Round Rock residents can drop off items at the Recycling Center (512-218-5559) at 310 Deepwood Drive. The center accepts aluminum foil, soup cans, water heaters, and stoves. It can also process hazardous waste such as motor oil, car batteries, gasoline, and power steering fluid. See the complete list of accepted items from Round Rock.
Household trash events are also scheduled throughout the year at Round Rock. Items accepted at these special events include pesticides, mercury, paint thinners, and pool chemicals.
Wimberley
The take-back recycling center (512-618-7175) in Wimberley is located at 1691 Carney Lane. The center accepts paper, glass bottles, cardboard, and cans. Only a limited number of dangerous items are accepted; These include batteries, antifreeze, and motor oil. See the full list of accepted items from Wimberley.
Driftwood
The recycling drop-off location (512-858-9515) in Driftwood is at 100 Darden Hill Road. The facility processes plastic bottles, phone books, magazines, and aluminum cans. See Driftwood’s full list of accepted items.
