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We inspire and educate all Austinites to volunteer together, beautify green spaces, clean waterways, and reduce waste every day.

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An Eye-Opening Tour of the Recycle and Reuse Drop-Off Center (RRDOC)

By Josiah Sananda AUSTIN, TX (September 10, 2024) – Recently, Keep Austin Beautiful had the opportunity to tour our local Recycle and Reuse Drop-Off Center (RRDOC) in Austin, Texas. It was nothing short of eye-opening! If you’ve ever wondered what happens to those tricky-to-recycle items like old electronics, tires, or even Styrofoam, this place is…

Guest Blog: Sarah’s Fellowship Experience

AUSTIN, TX (July 2, 2024) – Hey there / Bula Vinaka! I’m Sarah Makutu, hailing from the picturesque island of Beqa in Fiji. I’m thrilled to be part of Keep Austin Beautiful as a Professional Oceania Fellow. This opportunity is part of the Young Pacific Leaders Professional Oceania program, a platform that brings together young…

Keep Austin Beautiful to Engage Thousands of Austin Youth in Zero Waste Education

AUSTIN, TX (May 30, 2024) – On Thursday, May 30, 2024, Austin City Council approved the Generation Zero Zero Waste Youth Education Program contract with Austin Resource Recovery and Keep Austin Beautiful. Generation Zero is a free youth education program, created in partnership with Austin Resource Recovery and Keep Austin Beautiful. The program engages students…