Beginning October 1, 2012, more Austin residents residing in multifamily communities will have access to onsite recycling.
The Commercial Multifamily Recycling Ordinance (CMFRO) was enacted in 1999, which established recycling in multifamily communities with over 100 units. The program required that apartments collect a minimum of four materials. The Austin City Council approved changes to the CMFRO on November 4, 2010. The revised ordinance detailed a four year phase-in to service more multifamily properties and was renamed the Universal Recycling Ordinance.
The Universal Recycling Ordinance demonstrates Austin’s commitment to reach its Zero Waste goal by 2040. This goal would reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills by 90 percent, making Austin the nation’s Zero Waste leader. California is a close second at a 75 percent recycling goal. According to Austin’s Resource Recovery Director, Bob Gedert, the Zero Waste goal will reduce the City’s dependence on landfills, reduce its greenhouse gasses, and generate new green jobs in the community.
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