Commission backs revised ARR rules, sets 6‑cubic‑yard Hornsby Bend limit and on‑site fees The Austin Resource Recovery commission voted unanimously to recommend amended administrative rules that limit Hornsby Bend residential drop‑offs to 6 cubic yards per person per day, remove a base subsidy and authorize on‑site fees planned to begin in October 2026 as part of the FY2027 budget.

Austin's Resource Recovery commission is shaking things up with a new 6-cubic-yard limit for residential drop-offs at Hornsby Bend, set to introduce on-site fees by 2026!

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ARR: on‑demand brush, bulk and HHW pickups cut landfill tonnage, boost recycling and customer satisfaction Austin Resource Recovery staff reported large uptake of on‑demand brush, bulk and household hazardous waste services since January 2025, citing appointment volume, higher diversion rates and customer satisfaction above 90%; staff said landfill tonnage and disposal costs declined while fuel and mileage rose because of added diversion trips.

Austin's new on-demand waste collection service is not only cutting landfill tonnage but also skyrocketing customer satisfaction—over 90% of residents are loving it!

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