Austin plans $1.6M increase for city facility waste collection

Austin plans to add $1.6 million to two contracts with Texas Disposal Systems and Balcones Recycling so trash, recycling, brush and compostable materials can continue to be collected from city facilities. The contracts would total up to $11.278 million and cover all city departments. Council is scheduled to consider the amendment on Nov. 19, 2026.

Authorize an amendment to two contracts for continued trash, recycling, and organics collection services for City facilities for all City departments with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. d/b/a Texas Disposal Systems and Balcones Recycling Inc., to increase the amount by $1,600,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $11,278,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $1,600,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of various City Departments.

Nov 19, 202626-3114: Authorize an amendment to two contracts for continued trash, recycling, and organics collection services for City facilities for all City departments with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. d/b/a Texas Disposal Systems and Balcones Recycling Inc., to increase the amount by $1,600,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $11,278,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $1,600,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of various City Departments.Source documentPDF