Zero Waste Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission

Agenda — original pdf

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 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 Seth Whaland Miriam Athmer Vacant 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 Regular meeting on April 8, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion and action regarding a recommendation on the FY27 Proposed and FY28 Planned Austin Resource Recovery Budget. Approve a representative of one ZWAC commissioner for the Joint Inclusion Committee for the 2026 calendar year. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Resource Recovery FY27 Proposed and FY28 Planned Budget Presentation, by Victoria Rieger, Finance Manager of Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects by Amy Slagle, Assistant 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 at Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-4350 or email Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Gustavo Valle at 512- 974-4350 or Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov.

Item 005 - ARR Operations and Administrative Projects Update — original pdf

To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Amy Slagle, Assistant Director, Austin Resource Recovery July 29, 2026 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission MoveOutATX MoveOutATX is a seasonal donation program that helps University of Texas at Austin students in West Campus give gently used items a second life. During summer move out, curbs and dumpsters often overflow with reusable goods. MoveOutATX sets up conveniently located donation stations where students can drop off unwanted items instead of sending them to the landfill. MoveOutATX began in fall 2017 as a pilot program following an eight-month, community-led planning effort organized by the City of Austin. MoveOutATX now partners with the University of Texas at Austin Office of Sustainability and UT Office of the Dean of Students to reduce waste, support local reuse organizations and make the move-out process easier for students when apartment leases end on July 31. Donation stations open July 25 – July 31, 2026, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. • • • Donation station open July 25 – July 27, 2026, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Escala Condos, 1000 W 26th St (near 26th and San Gabriel St.) Lenox Condos (across from 2216 San Gabriel St.) 26 West (just south of 2620 Nueces St.) UT Whitaker Courts Parking Lot, 287 W 51st St. The Free Furniture Market The Free Furniture Market is a public event where gently used furniture collected through MoveOutATX is available for free. This year’s market will only operate on two days during the donation event. Furniture donated through donation stations on other days will be taken to the City's new Austin Reuse Warehouse. Once the warehouse opens, these items will help furnish the homes of people transitioning out of homelessness. The Free Furniture Market will take place July 26 – 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m., at UT Whitker Courts Parking Lot, 287 W 51st St. Volunteer at the Free Furniture Market We need volunteers to unload furniture, direct traffic and help visitors claim furniture. We have a variety of roles and times available. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Adoption Timeline The City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 was presented to the Mayor and City Council on July 16, 2026. There will be further opportunities for discussion and to receive community input on the budget during the scheduled work sessions outlined below. Thursday, July 16 FY26 Proposed Budget presentation to City Council Tuesday, July 21 …