Chapter 12-3 Solid Waste Guidelines

The City of Austin Solid Waste Services Guidelines contained within this document are intended to assist in the implementation, administration, and enforcement of City Code, Chapter 12-3.

Under authority of City Code Chapter 12-3, the Director of the Solid Waste Services Department [hereinafter Director] is authorized to adopt or revise the Guidelines, as needed. Before adopting or revising the Solid Waste Services Guidelines, the Director shall present the guidelines to the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.

The Solid Waste Services Department provides services to the citizens of Austin to manage the reduction, collection, recycling, and disposal of Austin’s solid waste, recyclable materials, and household hazardous waste, as authorized in Chapter 12-3. The City’s system of providing these services to residents is called the “Pay-As-You-Throw” program. This name refers to the financial incentives provided to customers who reduce their waste by taking advantage of the recycling and reduction opportunities offered by the City.

The Solid Waste Guidelines of Chapter 12-3 are the official Guidelines of the Solid Waste Services Department and may be updated as needed to reflect safety requirements, equipment or program changes, and contract requirements for disposal of solid waste or diversion of recyclable products.

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