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FAQ About Residential Recycling Guidelines

By Emily Starbuck Gerson, About.com

Austin is a very ecologically friendly city with many green initiatives. The city currently has the goal of reducing solid waste disposal to landfills by 20% per capita by 2012 and to attain zero waste by 2040. If you're an Austin home resident, you can easily utilize curbside recycling to make a difference.

The benefits of recycling are huge. It reduces energy and water usage, improves air and water quality, lowers pollution, preserves landfill space, saves natural resources for the future, and even strengthens the economy.

Here are some commonly-asked questions about residential recycling guidelines in Austin.

When do I put out my recycling bin?

Where do I place my recycling bin?

Do I need to sort my recycled items?

How do I recycle big pieces of cardboard?

Can I leave food in my recyclable items?

What items can I recycle?

Does Austin have any drop-off recycling centers?

Does recycling really make a difference?

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