A more in-depth look at how and when to recycle ...
Do I really need it?
The very first thing to ask oneself is, “Do I really need to buy that item? Could I drink filtered water from the faucet at home instead of purchasing a bottle from the store? Could I make a café latte from my own espresso machine instead of driving to the nearby coffee shop and buying one?"
If I purchase or get it, would it be recyclable?
Most residences offer trash services that include disposal of recycled goods. They generally accept 4 items: glass, plastic, paper and aluminum. But did you know that batteries and other metals are recyclable? What if you were to bag up those used lithium-ion batteries, and take them to a battery store for recycling? Most corporations
Most residences offer trash services that include disposal of recycled goods. They generally accept 4 items: glass, plastic, paper and aluminum. But did you know that batteries and other metals are recyclable? What if you were to bag up those used lithium-ion batteries, and take them to a battery store for recycling? Most corporations nowadays have battery recycling containers located right there in the office. As for metals, think about all the things made of metal that end up in a landfill. These include broken hangers, pickle jar lids, tuna cans, bent nails, broken appliances and so much more. What if you were to save the smaller items in a bag, then once a month take them to a metal recycling center and receive payment in exchange?
If recyclable, what are the resources available in Austin that can be used to recycle it?
If recyclable, what are the resources available in Austin that can be used to recycle it?
As mentioned, for glass bottles, hard plastic items, aluminum and paper, one can usually recycle these items locally with residential trash services within their community. But for batteries, plastic bags and other types of metals, these must be recycled elsewhere. In Austin, most consumed lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries can be r
As mentioned, for glass bottles, hard plastic items, aluminum and paper, one can usually recycle these items locally with residential trash services within their community. But for batteries, plastic bags and other types of metals, these must be recycled elsewhere. In Austin, most consumed lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries can be recycled at battery specialty stores like Batteries Plus. (Alkaline batteries can be recycled as well, but please note there may be a surcharge.) For plastic bags and plastic wrap, H-E-B just began a program called "Our Texas Our Future Store Drop Off" with containers located inside their stores. More information can be found at ourtexasourfuture.com. For other metals like brass from door knobs, tin from pet food cans and steel from broken hangers and jar lids, these can usually be bagged and dropped off at a nearby metal recycling center. As noted, many facilities offer payment, too. To find the nearest H-E-B, battery store or metal recycling center in and around Austin, please click the link above entitled "Recycling Locations".