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Where can I recycle my Christmas tree in Central Texas?

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12 months ago

December 26, 2024

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Where can I recycle my Christmas tree in Central Texas?

AUSTIN, Texas – Now that the Christmas holiday is over, many must be wondering what to do with their trees.

Below is information on where and how you can recycle your holiday tree.

City of Austin

The city of Austin has two options for recycling your Christmas tree: curbside collection or drop-off.

City curbside customers can recycle their trees starting on Thursday, Dec. 26. Residents should set out their trees by 5:30 a.m. on their composting collection day.

All Austinites can drop off their trees, wreaths and garlands for recycling at Zilker Park, even if they are not Austin Resource Recovery customers.

What to know:

Only natural trees will be accepted for recycling; However, trees sprayed with flocking or artificial snow will not be accepted.

Residents should remove all ornaments, decorations, tinsel, lights and tree stands. Wreaths and garlands should be removed from wire frames.

When recycling, do not place trees in bags. If recycling through curbside, all trees six feet or taller should be cut in half.

Drop off times:

If you choose to drop off your tree at Zilker Park, drop off is available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the following:

Saturday, Dec. 28
Saturday, Jan. 4
Sunday, Jan. 5

For more information on City of Austin tree recycling, click here.

Travis County

Travis County residents can drop off their holiday trees for free at four locations across the county from Thursday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Jan. 10.

Drop-off locations:

West Service Center: 4501 FM 620, Austin, TX 78732
Del Valle Adult Softball Complex: 3614 FM 973, Del Valle, TX 78617
1431 Collection Station: 2625 Woodall Dr, Leander, TX 78613
East Service Center: 6011 Blue Bluff Austin, TX 78724

Only natural trees will be accepted. Residents must remove all ornaments, decorations, lights, tree stands, nails, staples and metal. Trees sprayed with flocking or artificial snow will not be accepted.

Residents should not place their tree in a “tree bag” or any plastic bag and trees taller than six feet must be cut in half.

Anyone looking to recycle holiday lights can drop them off at the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center located at 2514 Business Center Dr. Residents can also drop off holiday packaging there, including Styrofoam and cardboard.

Williamson County

County residents can dispose of their holiday trees for free at the Williamson County Landfill in Hutto from Thursday, Dec. 26 to Saturday, Jan. 4.

Residents must remove all lights and ornaments before taking their tree to the landfill. Flocked trees will not be accepted.

Holiday hours for recycling:

Thursday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Dec. 27: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan 1: Closed
Thursday, Jan. 2 and Friday, Jan. 3: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 4: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, residents can call 512-759-8881.

The Source: Information in this report comes from Travis County, the city of Austin and Williamson County.

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Southwest Airlines establishing new crew base in Austin

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3 hours ago

December 12, 2025

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Southwest Airlines establishing new crew base in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Southwest Airlines will establish a new pilot and flight attendant crew base in Austin.

Abbott joined the Austin mayor at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to make the announcement today.

The expansion to Austin will lay the groundwork for future operational growth in Texas. It is expected to generate 2,000 jobs in Austin by mid-2027. In addition to the pilots and flight attendants, Austin will now also be home to managerial and support staff. The new crew base will have an average salary of $180,000 a year, the Governor’s Office says.

The state is extending a $14 million Texas Enterprise Fund to the airline, as well as a $375,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus.

“Southwest Airlines was born and raised in Texas and has been a core element of the economic growth we have seen in our state,” said Governor Abbott. “We are excited to announce that today Southwest Airlines will add over 2,000 high paying jobs right here in Texas. We are the home of economic opportunity for our fellow Texans more than any other state in the United States, and we know a key reason for that is because of everything Southwest Airlines provides. We are proud to partner with everybody connected with Southwest as well as the City of Austin on such a huge announcement for our state.”

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Fire destroys abandoned E Austin auto shop

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15 hours ago

December 12, 2025

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Fire destroys abandoned E Austin auto shop

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin firefighters battled their second major fire Thursday afternoon, responding to an abandoned East Austin auto shop engulfed in flames.

Crews responded to 3100 Manor Road around 4 p.m., AFD said.

No injuries were reported and no one was inside the building.

ALSO | 40+ residents displaced in North Austin third-alarm apartment fire, no injuries reported

The incident was called in as a first alarm. The building is a total loss, according to officials.

CBS Austin has a crew on the way to the scene.

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Earlier in the afternoon, firefighters extinguished a three-alarm fire in north Austin.

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Austin road rage suspect identified, charged with criminal mischief: affidavit

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December 11, 2025

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Austin road rage suspect identified, charged with criminal mischief: affidavit

AUSTIN, Texas – The suspect in a violent road rage incident on the Capital of Texas Highway has been identified and charged, according to court paperwork.

The altercation was caught on camera.

What we know:

34-year-old Ian Kevin Brinkmeyer has been charged with criminal mischief, a Class B misdemeanor, in connection with the Dec. 5 incident.

At around 2 p.m. that day, officers responded to a call for service on Capital of Texas Highway, where they spoke with Brinkmeyer and another man.

The affidavit says Brinkmeyer “engaged in a road rage” with the other man while traveling north on Capital of Texas Highway. Brinkmeyer drove around the other man, changed lanes in front of him and cut him off before stopping his car.

Brinkmeyer then allegedly got out of his vehicle holding a “steel knife sharpening rod”, walked over to the other man’s car and struck the driver’s side door window with the rod, shattering the entire window.

The affidavit says Brinkmeyer then quickly walked back to his car and drove off.

The entire incident was caught on video by other drivers and posted on social media.

The affidavit says that the repairs to the shattered window cost about $480, making this a case of criminal mischief with a value between $100 and $750.

What’s next:

A warrant has been issued for Brinkmeyer’s arrest. As of 12 p.m. Dec. 11, he is not in custody.

The Source: Information in this report comes from court paperwork and previous reporting.

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