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Recycling and Waste Services Agreement with Travis County

Original title: Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for a five-year term for drop-off recycling and disposal services for Travis County residents who live outside the City. Funding: This item has no immediate fiscal impact but is projected to result in annual revenue in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery.

Record date · May 28, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Austin City Council is considering a five-year agreement to allow residents living in Travis County, but outside Austin city limits, to use city-operated drop-off recycling and disposal facilities. This agreement is expected to generate annual revenue for the Austin Resource Recovery department.

Why it matters

This agreement establishes a long-term service arrangement that will provide waste disposal access to non-city residents while creating a new revenue stream for the city's waste management department.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Travis County residents outside Austin

These residents gain access to city-operated drop-off recycling and disposal facilities.

Directly affected

Austin Resource Recovery

The department will manage the services and receive projected annual revenue from the agreement.

Key Facts

The City Council is authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County.
The agreement covers a five-year term.
The services provided include drop-off recycling and disposal for Travis County residents living outside Austin city limits.
There is no immediate fiscal impact from the authorization of this agreement.

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The agreement is projected to generate annual revenue for the Austin Resource Recovery Operating Budget.
The item is classified as 'Consent' status.
The item was introduced on April 24, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to use these drop-off services under this agreement?

Travis County residents who live outside the City of Austin.

Will this agreement cost the city money immediately?

No, the document states there is no immediate fiscal impact.

How long will this agreement last?

The agreement is for a five-year term.

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Revenue Generation via Service Expansion

The city is leveraging existing infrastructure to generate revenue by extending services to non-resident populations.

Austin Resource Recovery Travis County

Connected Entities

Travis County, City Council, Austin Resource Recovery

locationTravis County“The jurisdiction partnering with the City of Austin for waste services.”Map →

OrganizationCity Council“The governing body authorizing the agreement.”Map →

OrganizationAustin Resource Recovery“The city department that will manage the services and receive the projected reve”Map →

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