Austin Resource Recovery says on‑demand brush/bulk/HHW program increases diversion, plans reuse warehouse

Jul 1, 2026

Austin Resource Recovery presented results from its appointment‑based on‑demand brush, bulk and household hazardous waste program: ~52,000 bulk appointments/year, increased diversion and customer satisfaction, and a $4 million EPA grant to open a reuse warehouse this year.

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Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) told the commission that its citywide on‑demand brush, bulk and household hazardous‑waste (HHW) service, launched in January 2025, has substantially increased convenient access and recyclable diversion while changing operational costs.

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