City of Austin says its new recycling collection will include cartons, coated paper products

City of Austin says its new recycling collection will include cartons, coated paper products

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Monday, the city of Austin said its curbside customers can now recycle food and beverage cartons and coated paper products in their blue recycling carts. This is an effort to help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. A press release from the city explained that cartons, also known as aseptic or gable top containers, are often used to package items like milk, juice and creamers. Coated paper products include cups used …

City of Austin to Expand Recycling Collection

City of Austin curbside customers can now recycle food and beverage cartons and coated paper products in their blue recycling carts.  “We’re excited to offer carton and paper cup recycling to all our customers,” said Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. “Our goal is to reach zero waste by 2040, and adding these materials helps us take a step closer to that goal. Recycling these items is simple. Make sure to empty the carton or c…