Needles
Needles should be placed in a sturdy plastic container with a tight fitting lid, such as, a laundry detergent bottle. The bottle then needs to be taped shut and labeled syringes, sharps, or needles. The bottle can then be placed in your regular trash. DO NOT put this container in your recycling. If you need more information, please call Solid Waste Services at 494-9400 to find out how to safely dispose of needles and other medical waste.
Newspapers
Pay-As-You-Throw customers can recycle newspapers by putting them in their Single Stream Recycling cart with other recyclables.
If you are not a Pay-As-You-Throw customer, consult your waste company or building manager about whether to put newspapers in your trash or in your recycling.
Ecology Action accepts newspapers at its downtown Austin recycling drop off center.
