Description
Title: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with The Recycling Partnership to accept in-kind services for a capture rate study and education and outreach campaign focused on residential recycling. Funding: The agreement does not have a fiscal impact. The Recycling Partnership will fund the study and outreach campaign under this agreement.
Summary
The City of Austin is proposing an agreement with The Recycling Partnership to conduct a capture rate study and an educational outreach campaign aimed at enhancing residential recycling efforts. This initiative, led by the Austin Resource Recovery department, seeks to better understand current recycling participation and identify effective engagement strategies to boost recycling rates. The program is funded entirely by The Recycling Partnership, meaning it will not impact the city's budget. The motivation behind this legislation stems from a recent decline in recycling volumes, as Austin aims to maintain its reputation as a leader in waste diversion and zero waste strategies. By implementing this study, the city hopes to improve community engagement and increase recycling participation.