The orientation is required to join the Zero Waste Block Leader (ZWBL) program. We will cover the benefits, expectations, and answer any questions. We will also provide an overview of Austin Resource Recovery Programs and Services. This meeting will be held virtually over Zoom. Please register...
Zero Waste Block Leaders will be answering questions, collecting your used household batteries* for recycling, giving away kitchen compost collectors and more. *car batteries will not be accepted during this event. If you can't make it, you can still recycle your batteries by dropping them off for recycling...
Are you recycling, composting or reusing more than you’re throwing away? Help the City of Austin achieve its goal of reaching zero waste by 2040 by joining Austin Resource Recovery's Zero Waste Block Leader Program. The program connects green-minded community advocates and neighbors to help educate and...
Did you know stretchy plastics (like single-use bags, plastic wrap and shrink wrap) don’t belong in your blue recycling bin? These “tanglers” are made of flexible, stretchy material that gets wrapped up in the gears of the machinery at the recycling facility, and shuts the system down. If they...
Sponsored Post - from Austin Resource Recovery Why did you decide to become a Zero Waste Block Leader? I have always been passionate about recycling and sustainable waste management. I love donating things to groups that can get the most benefit out of them. When I heard...
From Austin Resource Recovery - Are you passionate about reducing, reusing and recycling in your community? Serve as a resource for your friends and neighbors by joining our Zero Waste Block Leader program! We're hosting a free Zero Waste Block Leader orientation Saturday, May 11. Come to...
From Austin Resource Recovery - If you are passionate about reducing, reusing and recycling in your community and want to serve as a resource for your friends and neighbors, join our Zero Waste Block Leader program! We are hosting a Zero Waste Block Leader orientation Saturday, March...
From Austin Resource Recovery - Thank you for your interest in the Zero Waste Block Leader program. Please join us at the orientation session to get started! Orientation is the first step in becoming an active Block Leader, and it is required of everyone. At orientation you will...
From Austin Resource Recovery - The Block Leader's mission is to unite the community to promote environmental issues and lead the effort in creating a cleaner, greener Austin. Block Leaders are a resource in their communities, helping guide their neighbors and friends in how to reduce,...
Sponsored Post - from Austin Resource Recovery Wish you could do more to help reduce the amount of trash that is sent to the landfill in Austin? Now's your chance to take some real action. Registration is now open for the next Zero Waste Block Leader Orientation, sponsored...