Published April 3, 2020

Hometown Recycling and Duke’s Junk Recycling Receive Platinum Award The City of Austin certified Duke’s Junk Recycling and Hometown Recycling as Austin Green Business Leaders. The Austin Green Business Leaders program recognizes Austin businesses who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to environmental sustainability. Companies can achieve the silver, gold, or platinum award. Duke’s and Hometown are

Published March 31, 2020

Small Kitchen Recycling Ideas We all love recycling, but sometimes the ecologically responsible choice takes up a lot of room! Recycling solutions for small kitchens and living spaces can be tricky. Every square foot counts, and of course you want to keep your home tidy. Before you start wishing they’d collect recycling every day, here

Published March 12, 2020

Everyone loves to receive a thoughtful letter, but junk mail is a totally different beast. According to the EPA, over half of unsolicited mail goes straight to the dump. It takes over 100 million trees to print all those unwanted mailings, and the average American spends 8 months of their lives opening and sorting junk

Published February 11, 2020

At Duke’s Junk Recycling, we’re all about conserving resources, and that includes saving money. We also love Austin, Texas, and we’re lucky there are so many fun things to do here. Bonus – many of them are free! Here are ten of our favorite free activities that are perfect for families in Austin! 1 –

Published February 9, 2020

Everyone has stuff they’d like to get rid of, but it can be a little overwhelming. Here are some three easy ways to clear junk out of your home! Have a Garage Sale You can turn your old junk into cold hard cash with a garage sale. People have been having garage sales since the

Published February 7, 2020

It’s so easy to let it happen! You get settled for a few years, and stuff just starts to accumulate. We live in a culture that encourages us to pack in more and more, but there’s less support in getting rid of it all. Sometimes no one knows where stuff comes from, it just appears!