Living in Austin - New Residents
You're here living in Austin. You found a home. You found a job. Now what? From where to buy groceries to how to register to vote to learning about Austin curfews, here's the information you need as a new Austin resident.
Curbside Recycling Do's and Don'ts
The City of Austin Solid Waste Services offers curbside recycling pick-up of paper, plastic, glass, and metal. But not all paper, plastic, glass, and metal qualifies for curbside pick-up. Use the chart on this page to decipher what can and cannot go in those blue bins or other curbside recycling containers for those living in Austin.
The City of Austin Solid Waste Services offers curbside recycling pick-up of paper, plastic, glass, and metal. But not all paper, plastic, glass, and metal qualifies for curbside pick-up. Use the chart on this page to decipher what can and cannot go in those blue bins or other curbside recycling containers for those living in Austin.
Curfews
If you're living in Austin you need to be aware of the curfews, especially if you have kids. There are several different curfews - times when children or children and adults are prohibited from being out and about or in certain locations or engaging in certain activities. Most Austin curfew violations are a Class C misdemeanor.
If you're living in Austin you need to be aware of the curfews, especially if you have kids. There are several different curfews - times when children or children and adults are prohibited from being out and about or in certain locations or engaging in certain activities. Most Austin curfew violations are a Class C misdemeanor.
Dealing with Cedar Fever
Austin is considered one of the top "allergy capitals" in the US. December through February can be the most uncomfortable time of the year for allergy sufferers living in Austin due to cedar. January is peak season for mountain cedar, one of the most potent allergy-triggers in the area.
Austin is considered one of the top "allergy capitals" in the US. December through February can be the most uncomfortable time of the year for allergy sufferers living in Austin due to cedar. January is peak season for mountain cedar, one of the most potent allergy-triggers in the area.
Dial 311
Use this phone number to contact police and other city services that are not emergencies.
Use this phone number to contact police and other city services that are not emergencies.
Grocery Stores
Some of the most popular places to buy groceries in Austin include H.E.B., Whole Foods, and Wal-Mart.
Some of the most popular places to buy groceries in Austin include H.E.B., Whole Foods, and Wal-Mart.
Solid Waste Services
Here's the scoop on how to properly dispose of everything from chicken bones to dead water heaters within the City of Austin.
Here's the scoop on how to properly dispose of everything from chicken bones to dead water heaters within the City of Austin.
Tornado Season
Tornadoes worry many newcomers. There's no need to fret but you should be familiar with tornado season and basic cautions while living in Austin.
Tornadoes worry many newcomers. There's no need to fret but you should be familiar with tornado season and basic cautions while living in Austin.