Agenda — original pdf

REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Gustavo Valle, 512-974-4350, Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Michael Drohan CALL TO ORDER Caitlin Griffith John L. Harris Ali Ishaq Iris Suddaby AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Seth Whaland Vacant Vacant 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Regular meeting on February 11, 2026. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on March 25, 2026. ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. Discussion and action to recommend for approval of the amended administrative rules for Drop Off and Curbside Services. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing regarding the one-year update of the On Demand Bulk Collection program by Samuel Gilbert and Donald Hardee, Litter Abatement and Diversion Facilities Division Managers of Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing regarding the Proposed Department Rule Amendments for Drop Off and Curbside Services, by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Division Manager of Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Gustavo Valle email Recovery Department, Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov …