Austin Resource Recovery seeks recycling ideas

The city of Austin, Texas, recycling department, known as Austin Resource Recovery, is asking residents to help the agency increase Austin’s recycling and landfill diversion rates.

From July 27 through August 24, 2015, city residents “can share their insights about recycling through an online survey, text messages and community meetings,” says the group in an announcement on its website.

According to the agency, “A recent study found that 44 percent of things thrown in the trash could be recycled. This means that more recyclables go in the trash than the recycling cart. The city wants to learn from residents what is causing this problem and what might solve it.”

“We recognize that this is a community problem and requires citizens’ participation,” says Austin Resource Recovery Director Bob Gedert. “We are seeking insights from a diverse pool of residents and will report the lessons we learn and actions the city plans to take.”

Residents can go to http://insights.austintexas.gov/v/default/html/index.html#/Austin/home or text 512-580-7778512-580-7778 to share their thoughts and insights.

Austin Resource Recovery provides curbside collection of recycling, trash, yard trimmings and large brush and bulk items; street sweeping; household hazardous waste disposal and recycling; and outreach and education in the city of Austin. The agency says the City of Austin is committed to reducing the amount of waste sent to area landfills by 90 percent by 2040 or sooner.

Source: Recycling Today
Austin Resource Recovery seeks recycling ideas
The city of Austin, Texas, recycling department, known as Austin Resource Recovery, is asking residents to help the agency increase Austin’s recycling and landfill diversion rates. From July 27 through August 24, 2015, city residents “can share their insights about recycling through an online survey, text messages and community meetings,” says the group in an announcement on its website. According to the agency, “A recent study found that 44 percent of things thrown in the trash could be recycled. This means that more recyclables go in the trash than the recycling cart. The city wants to learn from residents what is causing this problem and what might solve it.” “We recognize that this is a community problem and requires citizens’ participation,” says Austin Resource Recovery Director Bob Gedert. “We are seeking insights from a diverse pool of residents and will report the lessons we learn and actions the city plans to take.” Residents can go to http://insights.austintexas.gov/v/default/html/index.html#/Austin/home or text 512-580-7778512-580-7778 to share their thoughts and insights. Austin Resource Recovery provides curbside collection of recycling, trash, yard trimmings and large brush and bulk items; street sweeping; household hazardous waste disposal and recycling; and outreach and education in the city of Austin.…