In early 2009, Austin adopted a Zero Waste goal: to reduce the amount of waste Austinites send to the landfill by 90% by the year 2040. Residential and Commercial/Multi-family recycling both play an integral part in achieving this goal. The current Commercial/Multi-family recycling ordinance requires certain apartment complexes and businesses to provide on-site recycling services for their customers and tenants. On August 20, 2009, the Austin City Council passed a resolution directing the Recycling Ordinance Reform Subcommittee of the Solid Waste Advisory Commission to work with staff and stakeholders to recommend amendments to the current ordinance that reflect additional measures for reducing waste disposal and increasing recycling, reuse, and composting in the City of Austin.

Check this page often for new information and meeting dates.

Next Scheduled Meeting(s)

Recycling Ordinance Reform Meeting
Date: Tuesday, November 24; Monday, November 30; and Wednesday, December 2
Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: City Hall Room 1029. City Hall is located at 301 West Second Street.
Parking: Public parking is available in the parking garage below street level. Entrance is on Lavaca Street
Agenda(s): November 24 meeting, and November 30 meeting
Recommendations: DRAFT Recommendations Tracking Sheet (11-20-09)

Recent Meetings:

Recycling Ordinance Reform Meeting

Approved Meeting Minutes (10-28-09)

Approved Meeting Minutes (10-14-09)

Approved Meeting Minutes (09-23-09)

Approved Meeting Minutes (09-9-09)

If you are unable to attend the meeting(s), but have a question or suggestion for City staff about the Recycling Ordinance Reform, contact us at Jessica.King@ci.austin.tx.us.

Relevant Background Information:

Texas Disposal Systems (11-17-09)

Restaurant Recyclers (11-17-09)

Wine and Food Foundation of Texas (11-17-09)

Ecology Action (11-17-09)

Austin Apartment Association Recommendations (10-14-09)

CapMetro Recycling Efforts and Recommendations (10-14-09)

Site Planning Process for Recycling Space (09-23-09)

Implementation of Current Ordinance (09-23-09)

Recycling Ordinance Presentation (09-09-09)

Chapter 15-6, Article 5: Current Recycling Ordinance (page 16)

Media Releases:

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