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SERVICES > Recycling
RECYCLING IN BURNET
DOING OUR PART TO PROTECT THE EARTH
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COMING SOON.
Beginning in early Spring of 2009. The City of Burnet offers citizens the opportunity to participate in recycling efforts at no cost, through a grant by the Capital Area Council of Government. This page provides important information on how and where to recycle in the City.
Click here to download a hard copy of this information.
UNFORTUNATELY, THE CITY HAS RECENTLY BEEN NOTIFIED THAT DUE TO A LACK OF BUYERS FOR CERTAIN RECYCABLE MATERIALS, FOR THE SHORT TERM, THE ONLY RECYCLABLE MATERIALS THAT WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR RECYCLING ARE WHITE PAPER, CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM CANS. WE REGRET THIS BUT ARE HOPEFUL THAT THE SITUATION IS A TEMPORARY ONE. WE WILL POST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. |
What you can recycle at this facility
Plastics (Not currently available)
Plastics No. 1 and 2 only (The symbol will be stamped on the bottom of plastic containers)
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Plastics #1 - Polyethylene terephthalate (PETE). Common uses: 2-liter soda bottles, cooking oil bottles, peanut butter jars, water bottles, soda bottles. This is the most widely recycled plastic. |
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Plastics 32 - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Common uses: detergent bottles, milk jugs. |
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Metal Containers
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Steel or aluminum containers such as soup, pet food, soda or beer cans, pie plates. (Only aluminum cans are currently being accepted.) |
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Paper
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Newspaper, junk or direct mail such as brochures and fliers, white/light envelopes, magazines, catalogs, newspaper inserts, computer paper. (Only white/light papers such as copy paper are currently being accepted.) |
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Corrugated Cardboard
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Corrugated cardboard, boxes and shipping cartons |
Where and when you can use the facility
Take your recycling products to the recycling trailer located at the City of Burnet Maintenance Facility on Highway 29 West (on the right, approximately one mile west of the Highway 281 intersection.
The gate is open from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and during special cleanup events. Watch the City of Burnet website for dates and times of special events.
How to prepare your recyclables
Plastics - Discard caps, empty and rinse containers
Metal Containers - Empty and rinse. Do not flatten.
Paper - Tie in bundles or place in brown paper bags (do not put them in plastic grocery bags)
Magazines and catalogs - Bundle and tie separately (do not put them in plastic grocery bags)
Corrugated cardboard - Cardboard must be clean. Flatten empty carton; cut into pieces no larger than 3 feet by three feet; tie in bundles.
What NOT to bring
- Glass of any kind
- Car tires
- Plastic bags such as grocery bags
- Styrofoam
- Food wrap
- Motor oil bottles
- Pool chemical containers
- Phone books
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- Batteries
- Leaves or trimmings
- Tires
- Paint
- Hazardous household waste, chemicals or pesticides
- Clothing or household items
DO NOT PLACE ITEMS OUTSIDE OF TRAILER (Placing items outside of the trailer can result in a fine.) |
Other options for recycling
Household Debris
The City offers two City-Wide Cleanup events each year; one in the spring and one in the fall. Household debris, leaves, trimmings, tires and many other items can be taken to these events. Watch the website calendar for dates and times.
Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste such as paint or stain, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, batteries, and televisions and computer monitors must be disposed of appropriately.
The Lower Colorado River Authority offers information on its website for ways to dispose of this type of waste as well as information on how to reduce the waste you produce. LCRA also offers regional collection events. For more information go to www.lcra.org/community/ conservation/hhw.html.
Drop off locations for motor oil in the City include:
Hill Country Tire and Auto Services - 605 S. Water
NAPA Auto Parts - 410 S. Water
O'Reilly Auto Parts - 508 S. Water
How you can help prevent ILLEGAL DUMPING
Illegal dumping is a serious issue in Texas and across the country. Not only is it a blight on the countryside but it is also carries a fine and possible jail time if convicted. Dumpsites are dangerous. They can contain broken glass, exposed metal, hazardous wastes and other unsafe materials. Also, rats, snakes, mosquitoes and other pests are attracted to dumpsites, creating serious health hazards.
Stopping illegal dumping makes good environmental and economic sense. To learn more about the state statute addressing litter and illegal dumping crimes in Texas, go to http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/index.htm and click on Health & Safety Code, paragraph 365.012. For local ordinances go to the main page of the City of Burnet website and click on Code of Ordinances then go to Chapter 54.
What you can do.
• Dispose of your litter properly and encourage others to do the same
• Spread the word to friends and neighbors that illegal dumping is a crime
• Organize volunteer cleanups of illegal dumpsites
• Report illegal dumping to the Burnet Police Department at 512.756.4243 or the Code Enforcement Office at 512.756.6093
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