For living in a progressive, conscientious city like Austin, it is a chore to recycle some things. Some things (like paper and aluminum) seem to be easy to do, but this city is pretty terrible compared to my hometown (population 10,000), which takes just about anything curb-side. My apartment complex doesn't even have recycle bins.
So, I've made plans to create a one-stop database for all the places in Austin to recycle: http://www.steveprutz.com/recycle/ (hopefully will be live soon)
In the meantime, here is my wishlist (call for submissions, if you will) for more information on recycle places for the following items:
- GLASS: 9th Street only? If so, this is a travesty. Update Nov 30 2012: a brief explanation why...
- ELECTRONICS: Best Buy takes a heap of stuff now. There is a spot at the door for CDs and Remotes! Goodwill Thrift Stores also take electronics (even non-working ones).
- METALS: there's a spot on the extreme southern part of S. Congress, but I am not certain.
- http://www.utexas.edu/facilities/services/recycle/recycleright.html (UT)
- http://www.austincc.edu/faoadmin/recycling.php (ACC)
- http://www.sunsetvalley.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={65D10FFC-57D8-4AE3-9E71-A8B2699CDCD1} (Sunset Valley)
- http://www.austineconetwork.com/directory/all/97
- http://www.austintexas.gov/content/1361/FAQ/3001
- http://www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/CleanSweep
- http://www.statesman.com/life/green/
- http://www.ecology-action.org/where-recycle/locations
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/efpg/where_can_i_recycle_in_north_austin_and_why_is/
- http://www.balconesresources.com/facilities/index.php
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/p1tli/computer_recycling/
- http://www.austinlinks.com/Usenet/centers.html
- http://www.examiner.com/gay-parenting-in-austin/austin-wide-electronics-recycling-drive
- http://www.statesman.com/life/content/life/stories/other/04/22/0422recycle.html
- http://www.imagemicro.com/ewaste.html
See also: The Austin plastic bag ban: will it succeed?
Rise of Mythos Review
ReplyDeleteCreated by Gamefuse, Rise of Mythos was called Kings and Legends earlier. Now, the version 1.2 has been released. The game is a turn-based strategy trade carding game with MMO features and can be played in any browser. Gamers have four roles to play: Warrior, Ranger, Mage, and Priest. When you choose your class if you wish to change your class at any time this can be done by paying with Gold that can be purchased with real money. The more you purchase the quicker you transition through the game with better opportunities and cards, just like most Pay to Win games.
watch the video here:http://www.gameguyz.com/news/news/rise-of-mythos-review-1.html
A guy at Goodwill told me Dell pays them 11 cents per pound of used computer hardware, whether it works or not.
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