Austin Recycles

We've had some truck fires lately. 🚛🔥🚒

Batteries, pool chemicals and hot ash are some of the top causes of fires in collection trucks.

Here's where they actually go:

Batteries
Drop them off at an Austin Public Library location that accepts them or at the Recycle and Reuse Center.

Pool chemicals
Take them to the Recycle and Reuse Center.

Hot ash + burnt charcoal
Planning to grill this Memorial Day weekend? Let ash cool completely overnight before it goes in your trash cart.

Not sure what goes where? Check the What Do I Do With Tool at AustinTexas.gov/whatdo.

Did you know overgrown brush and dead vegetation can rapidly spread wildfires?
Our on-demand brush collection program gives you a simple way to dispose of yard debris safely and responsibly.
Schedule curbside collection, set out your large brush and help reduce wildfire risk.
Learn more and schedule collection at AustinTexas.gov/OnDemand.

In case you missed it, clothing pickup is now part of our on-demand collection service. YAY!
But, what items are accepted? What do I put them in? And where will they go?
We've got all of the answers you need.

Get unwanted clothing picked up from your front door City of Austin residential customers can now schedule on-demand clothing and textiles collection.