Local Involvement, Reoccurring Events, Etc.

Recycling

Citywide Recycling Drop-Off Sites

Drop-Off Site for Batteries, Hazardous Waste, and Motor Oil:

Household Hazarous Waste Facility
2514 Business Center Drive, Austin, TX 78744 [map]
Hours of Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00PM until 6:00PM and the first Saturday of each month from 7:00AM until 12:00PM

Drop-Off Site for Recyclable Plastics, Paper, Glass, Etc.:

Ecology Action
707 East 9th St, Austin, TX 78701 [map]
Hours of Monday through Friday from 10:00AM until 6:00PM and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00AM until 5:00PM, but drop-off is available 24/7.

Batteries, computers, hazardous waste, and motor oil don't belong in the trash. Neither do recyclable plastics, paper, glass, etc. If you need to dispose of limited quantities of batteries, hazardous waste, or motor oil, they can be dropped off at the City of Austin and Travis County Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 2514 Business Center Drive, Austin, TX 78744.

If you need to recycle computer or other E-waste click here for information on recycling E-waste in Austin and Travis County.

If you need to recycle or dispose of motor oil click here for more information.

If you need to drop off recyclable plastics, paper, glass, etc., bring it to Ecology Action's recycling depot located at 707 East 9th St, Austin, TX 78701. Learn more about Ecology Action at their website

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Local Farmers' Markets

Austin Farmers’ Market at The Triangle

Wednesdays

Hours of 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM from March 12 thru October. Hours of 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM from November until the first week of March 12.

Located at 46th and Triangle Avenue, at Triangle Park.

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Austin Farmers’ Market

Saturdays

Hours of 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM until October 31. Hours of 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM from October 31 until March 6.

Located at 4th and Guadalupe at Republic Square Park Downtown.

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South Austin Farmers’ Market

Saturdays 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Located at 2910 South Congress. (Across from St. Edward's University in El Gallo Parking Lot).

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HOPE Farmer's Market

Sunday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Located at 414 Waller St., the corner of E 5th and Waller St.

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Austin Farmers’ Market

Saturdays

Hours of 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM until October 31. Hours of 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM from October 31 until March 6.

Located at 4th and Guadalupe at Republic Square Park Downtown.

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Sunset Valley Farmers’ Market

Saturdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Located at 2300 Jones Rd. (In the parking lot of the Toney Burger Center).

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Boggy Creek Farm Market Hours

Wednesday and Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Located at 3414 Lyons Road. Come before 11:00 AM for the best selection.

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Angel Valley Farms Market Stand

Wednesday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Located at 11713 Jollyville Rd. (In the parking lot of the Asian American Cultural Center).

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Classes and Lectures

Saturday Class at the Natural Gardener

Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Located at 8648 Old Bee Cave Road. A free class each week on a variety of topics. All classes are subject to change, call first to confirm. Classes are held outdoors, so dress for the weather. Arrive early for best seating. Seating is limited – you are welcome to bring your own chair.

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One-Time Events, Classes, and Speakers

Events

A Green Holiday Party

December 17, 2009 5:30 PM

At the beautiful Barr Mansion, it is the first certified organic events facility in the nation. People coming together to celebrate the holidays, network and prepare for a wonderful and productive 2009. Admission: $16 in advance / $20 at door. If you plan on joining and will be paying at the door, please rsvp at to make sure plenty of food and beverage is on hand.

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ACI Home Performance Conference 2010

April 19-23, 2010

Affordable Comfort Institute's annual conference held in Austin, TX for 2010. A number of speakers and presentations on home performance.

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Classes, Speakers, and Others

Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Hike and Lecture Series

December 12, 2009 9:00 AM to 11:30AM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Exploring Wild Basin

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Guided Hikes on the Water Quality Protection Land

December 13, 2009 2:00 PM to 3:30PM.

Welcome to Water Quality Lands.

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Zilker Preserve Restoration


Workdays will be held a few times a month at Zilker Preserve on Saturday mornings from 8:30-11:00 AM. A typical workday consists of removing various invasive species, including Nandina, Japanese Privet, and Chinaberry among other species. Once the species are removed using the respective removal methods, the City of Austin will help with planting native species to restore Zilker to its natural state. If you would like to attend a workday, please RSVP to getinvolved@ecotx.org so that EcoTexas can update you about special circumstances.

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