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How to get rid of things in Austin, TX

Most single-family homes and buildings with up to four units in Austin get curbside service from Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), including up to three on-demand bulk and three household hazardous waste (HHW) pickups per calendar year. Apartment buildings with five or more units use a private hauler. Austin and Travis County residents can also drop off many items, by appointment, at the Recycle and Reuse Center.

Guides for Austin, TX

• Latex vs oil-based paint
• Mattress and box spring
• Old TV / e-waste
• Propane tanks

Coming soon: Couch or sofa, Lithium and household batteries, Refrigerator or window AC unit, Old tires, Expired medications and sharps, Microwave and small appliances

Key places

• Recycle and Reuse Center (ARR drop-off + HHW)
  2514 Business Center Drive, Austin, TX 78744
  By appointment only (book online or in the Austin Recycles app). Hours: check with 311.
  Fee: Free for Austin and Travis County residents (tires $6 each); non-residents pay a service fee
  Phone: 512-974-4343 · source

Who to contact

• Austin 3-1-1: Call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000
• Schedule an on-demand pickup: austintexas.gov/ondemand
• What Do I Do With... tool: City item-lookup tool

Sources

• ARR Residential Services
• ARR On-demand Bulk, Brush, HHW, and Clothing and Textiles Collection
• ARR Recycle and Reuse Center
• Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center appointments (address)

Last checked 2026-10-24.

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