Description
Title: Approve an ordinance amending Exhibit A of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fees, Fines, and Other Charges ordinance (Ordinance No. 20250813-004) to amend Austin Resource Recovery fees for garbage collection in the Central Business District to eliminate the organics fee and increase the base customer charges and dumpster service and fee per cubic yard fees. Funding: This item is projected to result in additional revenue of $235,978 in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Resource Recovery Fund.
Summary
The City of Austin's Ordinance No. 26-1499, discussed in a council meeting on April 23, 2026, updates the fees for Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) services in the Central Business District (CBD). Key changes include an increase in the base customer charge for both commercial and residential garbage collection, as well as significant increases in fees per cubic yard for waste disposal, which have risen by approximately 80% for trash and 30% for recycling under a new contract approved in March 2026. The ordinance aims to address a projected revenue shortfall of $431,817 for ARR, ensuring the recovery of costs associated with solid waste services, including the introduction of compost collection. The amendments support the operational sustainability of