4 listings in Austin, TX: free things you can take home and keep. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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During library hours (Mon–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 12–5pm)
Austin Central Library
On the Central Library's 6th floor, an old card-catalog cabinet holds heirloom, native and locally adapted seeds. Anyone can check out up to four seed packets per visit, and you're invited to bring back seeds from your harvest.
Verified Oct 27 · library.austintexas.libguides.com
No catch
Any day
Austin Recycle and Reuse Center
At the city's Recycle and Reuse Center you can pick up free usable items others dropped off, such as art supplies, cleaning products and automotive fluids, plus free Austin ReBlend recycled paint and free mulch (load it yourself: bring containers, a shovel and gloves). Visits are by appointment through the Austin Recycles app or online.
Verified Oct 27 · austintexas.gov
Catch: Appointment required (booked by Austin/Travis County residents)
Any day
Pflugerville Public Library
Pflugerville Public Library's seed cabinet, near the adult computers, lets anyone take home up to five seed packets at a time. Next to it, a cutting swap wall lets you leave a plant cutting and take a new one.
Verified Oct 27 · pflugervilletx.gov
No catch
Any day
Round Rock Public Library
Round Rock Public Library's seed library lends open-pollinated and heirloom seeds free, up to 3 packets per household, with no library card needed. Ask at the first-floor service desk. Returning seeds from your harvest is encouraged but not required.
Verified Oct 27 · roundrocktexas.gov
Catch: Only for: Round Rock residents 18+
