austin resource recovery
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Lost Creek Civic Organization
Jennifer DentonCommunity Engagement ConsultantAustin Resource Recovery
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Zero Waste: 90% by 2040
40%2014
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Tons DivertedTons Diverted + Tons Disposed
Diversion Rate
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Who Hauls Austin’s Materials?
Hauler Tons/yr %
City of Austin 360,500 25%
Private Sector 976,100 68%
Self hauled 108,700 7%
Total 1,445,300 100%
Most of the discards in Austin are outside of ARR’s control
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Residential Services
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Curbside Recycling Collection
• Collection is every other week
• Cart overflowing? Customers can request a second cart for FREE. Call 512-494-9400.
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What Goes In?
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Plastic Materials
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Paper
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Boxboard and Cardboard
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Metals
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Glass
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KEEP OUT OF RECYCLING CART!
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When In Doubt….
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Where does it all go?
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Curbside Trash Collection
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Yard Trimmings Collection
Weekly Collection
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Large Brush Collection
Collection Twice Per Year
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Bulk Collection
Collection Twice Per Year
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Street Sweeping & Dead Animal Collection
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2514 Business Center Dr.
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Austin ReBlend Paint
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The Reuse Store
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Free Composting Classes
1.Take a free composting class or watch the class online in English or Spanish
2.Buy a composting system
Get a rebate of up to 75% of the cost of your composter, up to $75!
Austintexas.gov/composting
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Curbside Organics Collection Pilot
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Curbside Organics Pilot
-Yard Trimmings and Wood-All Food Waste
-Cardboard-Paper bags and Paper To-Go containers
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• Door to Door neighbor engagement• Share written or digital materials provided by ARR to
reinforce Zero Waste goals• Volunteer at Community Events• Networking opportunities to learn from other Block Leaders
or collaborate on strategies for engaging their neighbors• Tours and educational opportunities every month
Block Leaders are *NOT* the recycling police; they are simply an added resource in neighborhoods around Austin to help residents better understand the need for, and
importance of, recycling and composting
Zero Waste Block Leaders
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Commercial & Multifamily Services
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Business Outreach Team
• Free Consulting• Onsite Technical Assistance• Educational Resources Online
• Presentations and Training
• Ordinance Verification
• Guidance for Best Practices
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Policies and Ordinances
• Universal Recycling Ordinanceü Commercial properties ü Multifamily properties
• Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance• Construction and Demolition Recycling
Ordinance
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Basic Requirements:• Recycling services for 5 materials• Sufficient recycling capacity• Convenient & clearly marked containers• Signs & education• Annual Diversion Plan
Notice a property potentially out of compliance? 3-1-1
Universal Recycling Ordinance
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Timeline: URO Properties
• Retail• Medical facilities• Hotels and Motels• Religious buildings• Commercial office buildings• Private educational facilities• Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities
Commercial Property Phase-In
By Oct. 1, 2017, all properties will be required to ensure tenants and employees have convenient access to recycling.
Commercial (non-residential) properties, including:
Find more information about URO requirements:http://austintexas.gov/uro
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Timeline: URO Properties
Multifamily Property Phase-In
As of Oct. 1, 2016, all multifamily properties are affected by the Universal Recycling Ordinance.
Multifamily (residential) properties, include:•. Apartments•. Private dorms•. Mobile home parks•. Condominiums•. Assisted living facilities
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Timeline: Organics Diversion
By Oct. 1, 2018, all businesses with a food service permit will be required to ensure their employees have convenient access to organics diversion services.
Food service enterprises include:• Grocers• Food and Beverage Industry (restaurants, bars, catering,
commercial kitchens)
Food Service Business Phase-In
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Austin Materials Marketplace
http://austinmaterialsmarketplace.org
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Zero Waste Business Rebate
Qualifying businesses can receive up to $1,800 in rebates to start,
expand or improve recycling, composting or other zero waste
programs.
austintexas.gov/zwbizrebate
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