REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION JANUARY 08, 2025 6:00 PM CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Karina Camara, at Karina.Camara@AustinTexas.gov or via phone at 512-978-0751. AGENDA Members: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Cathy Gattuso Caitlin Griffith Amanda Masino Craig Nazor Melissa Rothrock Michael Drohan Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on November 13, 2024. 2. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on 3. Discussion and action to amend the Zero Waste Advisory Commission by-laws to remove the Organics Management Committee. 4. Staff briefing regarding the Proposed Department Rule Amendments for Residential Collections by Jason McCombs, Division Manager, Austin Resource Recovery. December 5, 2024. ACTION ITEMS STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding the FY25 Breakdown Analysis of Waste and Organics Collections for the month ending October 31, 2024, by Theodore Horton, Deputy Director, Austin Resource Recovery. 6. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects as well as public outreach efforts by Theodore Horton, Deputy Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Karina Camara at Austin Resource Recovery, at (512) 978-0751 or email Karina.Camara@AustinTexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Please call For more information on the Austin Resource Recovery Commission, please contact Gustavo Valle at (512) 974-4350 4350 or …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 BYLAWS OF THE Zero Waste Advisory Commission ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is the Zero Waste Advisory Commission ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. (A) The commission is empowered to review and analyze the policies and resources relating to material discard management in the city, and to advise the city council on materials management policies and resources. The commission shall provide assistance to the city council to ensure its residents that the City provides both an economical and environmentally safe system of waste reduction, resource recovery and disposal. The commission may provide assistance to the city council to protect the public health and quality of the environment through efficient collection, recycling, composting and disposal of municipal solid waste. (B) The commission shall act as an advisory body to the city council and shall review programs and make recommendations regarding : 1. the City's waste discard stream; 2 . minimization of environmental impacts due to materials management and waste disposal; 3 . implementation of programs that achieve the city's goals and objectives relating to materials management, including recycling, composting, alternative methods of waste disposal, garbage collection, and landfill diversion; and 4. zero waste programs. (C) The commission shall hold public hearings, initiate studies, review and make reports and recommendations to the city council, or other appropriate boards and commissions, concerning: 1. Austin Resource Recovery capital improvement project proposals; 2. Austin Resource Recovery bond programs; 3. hazardous waste materials management; 4. materials management planning and reduction of the waste-stream; 5. citizens' evaluation on solid waste and materials management matters; 6. incentives for participation in materials recovery programs; 7. air quality as it relates to or is affected by waste disposal; 8. alternative methods of waste disposal; 9. City's annual budget proposal for Austin Resource Recovery Department; 10. cost effectiveness and financial impact of solid waste and materials recovery programs; 11. proposed and existing solid waste facilities within the city and outside the city if they have the potential to affect the city; 12. solid waste collection and disposal, and materials management programs which have the potential to affect the city and make recommendations to …
Proposed Department Rule Amendments for Residential Collections Jason McCombs, Division Manager January 2025 What are administrative rules? Administrative Rules assist a Department of the City of Austin in the implementation, administration, and enforcement of City of Austin Code and operating requirements of the Department. Austin Code § 15-6-3(B) requires ARR to present proposed rule changes to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for consideration and recommendation to City Council. City Council will approve, modify or disapprove of the proposed rule.” Department Administrative Rules are online at: library.municode.com/TX/Austin City Rule Adoption Process Staff develops draft rule Review of proposed rule by city attorney Notice filed with city clerk 31-day public comment period Speak Up Austin Appeal to City Manager (if needed) Notice Filed With City Clerk for Adoption of amendment Department response to comments City Code – Title 1, Chapter 1-2 Proposed ARR Rule Amendment Process Jan Jan / Feb Mar / Apr May Jun Present Proposed Department Rule Amendment to ZWAC Proposed Rule Posted to Speak Up Austin. 30 Day Minimum Staff Review of Comments Present Draft Department Rule Amendment to ZWAC for consideration Council Consideration of Department Rule Amendment Current Identified Department Rule Amendments Residential Services Rule Revisions 1. Single Family Residential Collection Services (4.1 & New Section 4.2) – clarify rules related single family residences [adopted by City Council, November 2024] 2. Placement of Carts for Collection (6.1) – amend set out times to align with department practices and other changes related to collection of carts. 3. Small Multi-family Residential Collection Services (New section, 4.3) – new section to clarify rules related to residences with 2-4 dwelling units. 4. Commercial Collection Services (Existing 4.2, to be moved to 4.4) – clarify services provided to commercial customers. 5. Trash Collection Guidelines, Recycling Guidelines, Organics Collection Guidelines (7.1, 7.3, 7.6) – amend rules to reflect department practices 6. Bulk Item Collection Guidelines, Brush Collection Guidelines (7.7 & 7.8) – align rules to accommodate on-call collection and other collection guidelines Proposed Rule Amendment for Residential Collection Services Carts shall be set out by 5:30 a.m. – changed from 6:30 a.m. Late set-out fee may be assessed if cart is not set out by 5:30 a.m. (changing time only) Placement for collection, maintenance of carts, and additional fees. Placement of Carts for Collection 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 Wording changes only 6.1.4 Wording changes only 6.1.5 6.1.9-10 Return trip fee. Assessed when a vehicle returns …
Austin Resource Recovery Zero Waste Advisory Commission FY 2025 FOR THE MONTH ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2024 City of Austin, Texas Description of Services FY2023 FY2024 Sep 2023 Oct 2023 Sep 2024 Oct 2024 FY24 YTD (Oct 23) FY25 YTD (Oct 24) FY 2025 Goal Tons of Curbside Trash 132,867 136,713 9,976 11,076 11,076 11,157 11,157 135,000 (1) Estimated tons of curbside recycling processed by vendors as residual - based on bi-annual sample route audit 3,134 3,535 3,535 3,210 3,367 3,367 51,135 152,343 157,173 11,776 12,861 12,861 12,466 12,886 12,886 154,996 Tons of Curbside Bulk Disposed HHW Operations Tons Disposed Estimated Tons of Curbside Recycling Residuals (1) Total Disposed Tons Collected Curbside and from Drop Off Center Operations 8,383 540 9,366 484 10,553 10,610 Total Tons of Recyclables Collected RRC Tons Recycled/Reused RRC Tons of Brush Collected HHW Operations Tons Recycled/Reused Tons of Drop Off Center Collections Recycled/Reused 1,691 1,948 d e s o p s D i s n o T d e t r e v D i s n o T Tons of Curbside Compost Collected Tons of Curbside Bulk Recycled Tons of Curbside Brush Collected Tons of Curbside Textiles Collected Tons of Carts Recycled Total Diverted Tons Collected Curbside and from Drop Off Center Operations Total Tons Collected Curbside and from Drop Off Center Operations Estimated Percent of Curbside Collected Materials Diverted from Landfills by ARR 910 30 860 167 0 16 162 21 405 6 0 754 34 997 113 0 20 124 769 9 4 7 754 34 997 113 0 20 124 769 9 4 7 10,632 1,009 37 788 141 0 27 149 19 367 3 25 847 39 843 132 0 31 152 11 637 4 8 847 39 843 132 0 31 152 11 637 4 8 8,531 600 10,865 1,800 0 400 1,945 255 7,257 40 125 42,716 2,301 2,845 2,845 2,447 2,724 2,724 44,622 53,839 1,528 0 384 44,445 221 175,089 58 124 42,315 1,811 0 344 206 6,713 46 177 275,466 94,122 6,029 7,294 7,294 6,220 6,903 6,903 105,379 427,809 251,294 17,805 20,155 20,155 18,686 19,790 19,790 260,375 63.42% 37.04% 33.31% 35.85% 35.85% 32.82% 34.45% 34.45% 40.07% Pounds of Trash Collected per Customer per Pickup 23.76 24.39 21.25 23.81 23.81 22.57 23.82 23.82 23.52 Number of Trash and Recycling Customers 215,063 215,723 216,830 214,878 214,878 217,596 216,360 216,360 220,787 Pounds of Recycled Materials Collected per Customer per Pickup …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery January 8, 2025 Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission To: From: Date: Subject: Future ZWAC Presentations (2025) ZWAC Meeting Date Presentation Topic Presenter January 8 February 12 April 9 May 14 June 11 July 9 August 13 September 10 October 8 November 12 Theodore Horton FY25 Breakdown analysis of Waste and Organics Collections Diversion Rate Recyclable Processing Ron Romero Fleet Ron Romero Gena McKinley Downtown Operations Transfer Stations Organics Circular Economy Program Public Education Landfill Amy Slagle Theodore Horton Amy Slagle Gena McKinley Keri Greenwalt Amy Slagle Compost Processing Contract Update Austin Resource Recovery is in the process of developing a new solicitation for the compost processing contract with an anticipated publish date of January 2025. The current contract is in a 120-day holdover that expires in February 2025 and staff are working with the vendor on an agreement for an additional six-month extension until the new contract is solicited and awarded. ARR Solicitation Updates As of December 27, 2024 ZWAC Meeting January 08, 2025 Preparing for Council: • N/A Published: • N/A Expected to be Published Within 90 days: Compost Processing Services: The Contractor shall provide complete processing, sorting, and composting of organics, yard waste, food scraps, and food-/oil-soiled compostable paper, as well as marketing services to include detailed data reporting to support the City’s residential curbside compost materials collection services. Link to the current contract. Definitions: CCO CO-OP ILA IFB RFI RFQ RFQS RFP (Capital Contracting Office): Administers the procurement of professional and construction services. (Cooperative Contract): A contract that has been competitively bid and issued by another government or purchasing alliance with the intention of sharing it with other governmental entities. (Interlocal Agreement): A collaborative contract between local government entities (for example, ARR and a county, state, or school district) to provide more efficient and less costly services, where any payments are made from current revenues. (Invitation for Bid): Formal bidding documents inviting suppliers to submit pricing for goods or services. (Request for Information): Used to obtain industry input, feedback, or reactions from potential suppliers prior to issuing a solicitation. (Request for Quotation): Informal request to suppliers to provide quotes on specific goods or services. (Request for Qualifications): Formal solicitation used when qualifications are the main criteria for professional services. (Request for Proposals): Formal request for a supplier to provide …
