RIP Bulk Trash Day

Starting in January, Austinites will have access to on-demand collection of bulk, brush and hazardous trash. Starting in 2025, collection will move from biannual schedules for brush and bulk trash to an on-demand service, and household hazardous waste, which was previously disposed of on-site, will follow suit. Residents will be notified by mail when they can start making appointments via the city’s Austin Resource Recovery app or by calling 311. “We’re excited about offering on-demand collection of bulk, brush and household hazardous waste to all of our residential customers,” said ARR Director Richard McHale in a statement to the press. ”Our customers will be able to schedule their collections when they want them. By making these services more convenient, we anticipate that we’ll keep more material out of the landfill and continue moving Austin closer to zero waste.” The switch comes after a test of three pilot programs and means that ARR customers no longer have to wait six months between bulk and brush collection.