Zero Waste News and Resources

• The Solid Waste Advisory Committee of the Capital Area Council of Governments Offers Letter of Support for Austin Zero Waste (May 14, 2008)

• The Travis County Commissioners Court Offers Letter of Support for Austin Zero Waste (May 13, 2008)

• Austin Mayor Signs U.N. Environmental Accord (CityofAustin.org, June 4, 2005)

Zero Waste Challenge Press Release

Information about the goals and planning efforts by the City of Austin and the department of Solid Waste Services can be found in resolutions and ordinances related to solid waste.

More Zero Waste Resources can be found at Gary's Web site.

At public meetings held in February 2008, citizens were introduced to Austin's Green District, a unique concept to join business, education, and community in efforts to minimize this region's impact on the environment. Learn more about Austin's Green District.

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Presentation to City and State Staff, April 15, 2008

Presentation, Public Meeting, March 18, 2008

Presentation, Public Meeting, February 12, 2008

Presentation, Solid Waste Advisory Commission, January 9, 2008

Texas House Bills

For more information about Austin's Zero Waste plan, contact Melissa Martinez at (512) 974-1973.