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Updated Code Compliance Link

Hope — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:19:54 +0000

The City of Austin recently updated their web site. Unfortunately, they also updated a number of useful links but changed the URLs. One of those most commonly requested is the link to the City of Austin Code Compliance department, where you can determine whether something is in violation of the City’s code.

You can, of course, always call 3-1-1 to ask questions and get clarifications about code compliance violations or just about anything else in Austin. We are a neighborhood association rather that an HOA with specific rules. As such, we rely on the City codes for guidance in upkeep and maintenance issues throughout the neighborhood. Examples of typical inquiries we receive include yards not being maintained; too many vehicles on the property; and homes in disrepair.

2012 Single Stream Recycling Schedule-Corrected!

Hope — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:30:03 +0000

It took the City of Austin a while to update their single stream recycling schedule. In part, this may have been due to the brand-spanking new web site they now have in public beta. It looks great but takes a bit of effort to figure out where you are going. In order to help smooth your transition into 2012, I’m providing a link to the city’s 2012 recycling schedule.

PLEASE NOTE that we are on the Week A Wednesday recycling schedule.

Single Stream Recycling Refresher

Hope — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:04:48 +0000

We’ve been asked by a neighbor to go over the single stream recycling procedures. If you have further questions, you can always go to the City of Austin website.

Here are some of the guidelines put out by the city:

How does it work?

All recyclables go in the 90-gallon blue cart and is collected every other week. This is included for free with your garbage service.

Collection Guidelines:

Place your recycling at the curb by 6:30 a.m.
Keep your recycling about 5 feet away from your garbage cart.
Remove food wastes from recyclables before placing them in the recycling cart.
Place all recyclables in the recycling cart – no sorting required.
Flatten corrugated cardboard and place in your recycling cart. If you have more than what will fit inside the recycling cart, cut or fold it to 2 feet by 2 feet, and tie it into manageable bundles with string or twine and place next to your recycling cart.

What goes in the recycling cart?

Paper: (newspaper, office paper, junk mail, envelopes, wrapping paper)
Boxboard and cardboard: Corrugated cardboard and boxboard including:
cereal boxes
shoe boxes
most gift boxes
soda/beverage containers
most food packaging containers such as boxes of macaroni and cheese, rice, microwave meals.
Aluminum and metal cans: food cans (labels left on OK), soda cans
Glass: Jars and bottles
Plastic containers: # 1 through # 7, including yogurt and margarine tubs

What cannot be recycled in your cart?

Plastic bags
Styrofoam (cups, egg cartons, take-out containers)
Pizza boxes from take-out or delivery services
Yard waste/leaves (set out for yard trimmings pick up)
Food waste
Garbage (you may be charged for extra garbage if you put garbage in your recycling cart)
Helium tanks
Large metal items such as frying pans and metal pipes
Large plastic items (plastics that are gallon-sized or smaller are ok)
Wire coat hangers (recycle at your local dry cleaners)
Why we can’t take these items: The recycling processing facility uses an automated system to sort and bale the recyclables. Prohibited items will jam the automated machinery.

2010/2011 Single Stream Recycling Schedule

Hope — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:26:12 +0000

If you looked at last years recycling schedule lately, you’ve realized that it has expired. To print out the new 2010/2011 single stream recycling schedule, you can get the pdf here. Milwood is on the Week A recycling schedule.

How To Address Code Compliance Issues

Hope — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:58:28 +0000

We all want our neighborhood to continue to be clean, neat, and a desirable place to live. Recently, we have had a number of requests inquiring about what you can do when you see neighbors not maintaining their property or in other violations of city code.

City of Austin code violations can include but are not limited to:

Tree branches not be trimmed
Weeds/grass over 12 inches
More vehicles than registered drivers on the property
Vehicles improperly stored on or near the property

To learn about the most common complaints that the City of Austin deals with and to learn how to file a complaint, please click here.

Information About The Water Quality of Upper Walnut Creek

Administrator — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:33:24 +0000

Since 2006, a couple who lives off of Silver Creek Drive has been monitoring water quality in Walnut Creek through the LCRA Colorado River Watch Network program, and recently they created a Blog to document their findings and spread the word on the health of Walnut Creek. This blog has details about the monitoring site 290-Walnut Creek by the Metric Blvd bridge.

Upper Walnut Creek Austin’s Blog

Election & Voting Information

Administrator — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:41:48 +0000

Here are some helpful Election links.

Vote Texas
Travis County Clerk’s Office Election Site
Texas Secretary of State Elections Division
Find Your Rep
League of Women Voters (In the run-up to an election, a Voters Guide will be posted, which includes responses to a questionnaire sent to those candidates in contested races.)

Take A Trip Back Through Time….

Administrator — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:56:37 +0000

For those looking for new things to do in Austin, the Zilker Botanical Gardens will be hosting the Dinoland exhibit in September – November. According to the website, visitors will come face-to-face with thirty life-size, scientifically-accurate dinosaurs grazing in their natural habitat.

For more info check out the Zilker Botanical Garden website.

Traffic Woes? Let your voice be heard….

Bethany Metzger — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:36:35 +0000

The Austin Police Department is asking everyone to participate in a traffic survey to assist the community and the department in changing Austin’s driving culture.

A Take the survey HERE

Austin at Large

Administrator — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:54:45 +0000

Austin Neighborhood Council

New Interactive map of North Travis Neighborhoods Link

Specific Interest Items

Environment

City Oak Wilt Program

Transportation

CapMetro Schedules and Maps
Cap Metro All Systems Go Plan

Planning

Envision Central Texas

Elections

Travis County Election Information