Radioactive materials
The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is not equipped to handle radioactive materials. Please consult the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for disposal options. Do not put radioactive materials in your garbage cart, dumpster or recycling cart.
Railroad ties
Pay-As-You-Throw customers can set railroad ties out during their bulky item collection. Railroad ties must be free from nails and tightly bound. You may also be able to dispose of railroad ties at local landfills for a fee.
Refrigerators and Freezers
Pay-As-You-Throw customers can set out refrigerators and freezers during their bulky item collection. They must be empty, clean, odor-free and the doors must be removed. Removing the doors will keep children from becoming trapped inside the appliance.
If the refrigerator or freezer is still working, you can get money for it through Austin Energy's refrigerator recycling program. They'll collect it, recycle it, and give you a $35 rebate.
You may also be able to dispose of refrigerators or freezers at local landfills for a fee.
Remodeling debris
Solid Waste Services cannot collect remodeling debris. You may be able to donate items in good condition to the Habitat for Humanity RE-store or dispose of debris at local landfills for a fee.
Roach & ant bait and powder
Residents of the City of Austin and Travis County should take household quantities of roach and ant bait and other pesticides free of charge to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Avoid having to dispose of roach and ant bait and powders by buying only what you need.
Rocks
Solid Waste Services cannot collect rocks. You may also be able to dispose of rocks at local landfills for a fee.
Roofing
Solid Waste Services cannot collect roofing. You may be able to donate items in good condition to the Habitat for Humanity RE-store. You may also be able to dispose of roofing at local landfills for a fee.
