Austin Resource Recovery
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The Lost Creek Civic Organization document provides information about Austin Resource Recovery's (ARR) waste diversion programs and goals. It summarizes that ARR aims to reach a 90% diversion rate by 2040, up from 40% in 2014. It also outlines the various residential and commercial recycling, composting, and waste collection services provided by ARR including curbside pickup, drop-off centers, and the policies and ordinances regulating recycling for different property types. The document encourages community involvement through the Zero Waste Block Leader program and provides contact information for ARR.
Austin Resource Recovery
- 1. Lost Creek Civic Organization Jennifer Denton Community Engagement Consultant Austin Resource Recovery
- 3. Zero Waste: 90% by 2040 40% 2014
- 4. Tons Diverted Tons Diverted + Tons Disposed Diversion Rate
- 6. 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
- 8. Curbside Recycling Collection • Collection is every other week • Cart overflowing? Customers can request a second cart for FREE. Call 512-494-9400.
- 11. Paper
- 13. Metals
- 14. Glass
- 15. KEEP OUT OF RECYCLING CART!
- 16. When In Doubt….
- 17. Where does it all go?
- 19. Yard Trimmings Collection Weekly Collection
- 20. Large Brush Collection Collection Twice Per Year
- 21. Bulk Collection Collection Twice Per Year
- 22. Street Sweeping & Dead Animal Collection
- 23. 2514 Business Center Dr.
- 25. The Reuse Store
- 26. 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
- 28. Curbside Organics Pilot -Yard Trimmings and Wood -All Food Waste -Cardboard -Paper bags and Paper To-Go containers
- 30. • 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
- 31. Commercial & Multifamily Services
- 32. Business Outreach Team • Free Consulting • Onsite Technical Assistance • Educational Resources Online • Presentations and Training • Ordinance Verification • Guidance for Best Practices
- 33. Policies and Ordinances • Universal Recycling Ordinance ü Commercial properties ü Multifamily properties • Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance • Construction and Demolition Recycling Ordinance
- 34. 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
- 35. Timeline: URO Properties • Retail • Medical facilities • Hotels and Motels • Religious buildings • Commercial office buildings 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
- 36. 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
- 37. 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
- 39. 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
- 40. Email Jennifer.denton@austintexas.gov Website: www.austinrecycles.com Facebook at www.facebook.com/AustinRecycles