Thrift Shop Olympics

Suit up, Eco-Heroes!
We’re celebrating America Recycles Day + Texas Recycles Day!

First, we have a at a park in the Cottonwood Creek across from the San Marcos High School Stadium.

The IREP truck will be there with a staff member who is a Neighborhood Resource Leader for the city, and he will accept items for proper disposal, as well as pass out useful information, some of which comes from Keep San Marcos Beautiful.

KSMB will provide us with some trash grabbers to encourage people to spend 15 minutes or so picking up litter in the neighborhood.

Acceptable items:

Plastic Bags, Wraps, and Bottles

Empty Ink Cartridges

Household Chemicals

Small Electronics

Paint

Batteries

Light Bulbs

Styrofoam

Next is the , a fast, funny, “minute-to-win-it” showdown that champions reuse, upcycling, and recycling.

Form a team of 2–4 (all ages welcome), compete for gold, and learn simple ways to keep valuable stuff in play.

It's also $1 clothes day!

This year is extra epic: we’re toasting our second statewide award in 2025—the Cis Myers Sustainability Award from STAR’s Texas Environmental Leadership Awards—plus our Beautify Texas Business/Industry Award from Keep Texas Beautiful. 🎉♻️

Sign up and attend either event to unlock our free PDF Recycling Power-Pack packed with local drop-offs, tips, and myth-busters.

Kids snag fun, informative swag, too!

When & Where:

Nov 15, 11 am–1 pm • 101 Brody Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666

Nov 15, 2–6 pm • 7601 S. Congress, Suite 550A, Austin, TX 78745

Capes optional. Good vibes mandatory. 🦸‍♀️

(Texas Recycles Day inspired the national celebration—perfect time to level up your hero stats.)

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

7601 S Congress Ave #550a, 7601 South Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

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