Onsite recycling bins:
We have 4 sets of recycling bins. They are located just south of the mailboxes, in front of units 85 and 102 and across from unit 58. They are operated by Central Texas Refuse (http://centraltexasrefuse.com) 512-243-2833. There is a sign near them describing what can and cannot be placed in them. An image of that picture is at the bottom of this page. It is single stream recycling which means a number of different types of waste can be thrown in together. However, there are some things which you should not place in this bin; use the regular trash bin next to it. Don’t forget to break down your boxes so we don’t overflow the bin.
Things you can put into the recycling bin:
Paper: newspaper, cardboard, grocery boxes, paper bags, magazines, junk mail
Plastic: water bottles, soda bottles, milk bottles, plastic food containers (plastic #1-#7)
Glass: bottles and jars (clear, green, brown)
Metal: aluminum, tin and steel cans
Things you should not put into the recycling bin:
Garbage, plastic bags, Styrofoam, Pyrex, pizza boxes, wax coated items, ceramics, food scraps, yard waste, leaves, construction debris, garden hoses, clothing, light bulbs, electronics
Central Texas Refuse recycling poster
Click on the image to enlarge.
Trash that can’t be recycled goes in the dumpsters
Rules for the dumpsters:
No concrete.
All items must fit inside the dumpster. Large items will need to be broken down into smaller pieces. Don’t leave items on the ground beside the dumpster.
If you remodel your unit, your contractor should not use the dumpster and instead haul off the debris elsewhere.
Please do not park your car in front of the dumpsters. This would block the driver from picking up the dumpster.
Other recycling locations
Electronics and computer equipment
Goodwill, 1015 Norwood Park (I-35 northbound, just north of 183, down the hill from WalMart) Consumer electronics, TVs, VCRs, computers and peripherals, CDs, DVDs.
Plastic bags
Many grocery stores have bins to recycle plastic bags.
Rechargeable batteries
Best Buy.
Compact fluorescent lights (CFL), regular light bulb and batteeries
Batteries Plus
7915 Burnet (northeast corner of Burnet and Anderson)
May charge a nominal fee
http://www.batteriesplus.com/t-batteries-plus-recycles.aspx
http://www.batteriesplus.com/t-light-bulb-recycling.aspx
(They also can replace the battery in your car key fob.)
Ink jet cartridges (but no compensation)
Ecology Action, 9th & I-35, Best Buy, Office Max
Bulk trash items
The City of Austin will do bulk pick up for Reflections II every 6 months but owner must call or email them in advance to arrange. The bulk items must also be placed out on the curb on Gracy Farms Lane itself (outside the complex) in order to be collected. Owners can send an email request for pick up to the city using the email form located on this URL:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/sws_info.cfm
Additions:
If you have information about recycling other materials, send an email to webmaster@reflectionsofwalnutcreek2.com We would like to receive verified information on where to recycle non-rechargeable batteries, styrofoam, hazardous household chemicals, ink jet cartridges.