Austin’s bulk and large brush collections resume May 2

AUSTIN, TEXAS – In February, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) decided to temporarily suspend all large brush and bulk collection due to staffing shortages brought about by COVID-19 and unfilled vacant positions, which allowed for the redistribution of drivers to the essential services of trash, recycling, and compost.
 
While ARR continues to navigate a drivers’ shortage, it is now working with a contractor to reinstate large brush and bulk services for ARR customers. Collections will resume starting Monday, May 2.

Curbside customers who missed a collection during the suspension will be the first to receive bulk and large brush pick up.

Customers will receive a notification postcard via mail a couple of weeks before their next collection.

Additionally, customers are encouraged to view their calendar of scheduled services at austintexas.gov/myschedule or by downloading the Austin Recycles app.
 
Residents seeking alternatives to their regular curbside collection may continue to drop off large brush at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant and utilize the Clothing and Housewares program for unwanted bulk items. Additional disposal options can be found in ARR’s ‘What Do I Do With…’ tool.

ARR is hiring entry-level or experienced drivers; those interested in a career with ARR may call (512) 974-1980 or visit bit.ly/ARRJobs to learn more and apply.

Austin Resource Recovery provides a wide range of services designed to transform waste into resources while keeping our community clean.

Services include curbside collection of recycling, trash, yard trimmings, and large brush and bulk items; street sweeping; dead animal collection; household hazardous waste disposal and recycling; and outreach and education. Austin Resource Recovery offers free, voluntary, and confidential consulting services to help Austin businesses reduce waste and comply with the City’s recycling ordinances.

In December 2011, the Austin City Council approved the Austin Resource Recovery Master Plan, which is the City’s road map to Zero Waste. The City of Austin is committed to reducing the amount of waste sent to area landfills by 90 percent by 2040. Learn more at austinrecycles.com.