Beginning February 21, 2022, Austin Resource Recovery will suspend large brush and bulk collection for residential curbside customers until further notice. Any missed collection during the interruption will be rescheduled once services resume.
The City of Austin blames COVID-19 for the service disruption, claiming too many workers are out sick. In hopes of boosting those staffing levels, ARR is hiring entry-level and experienced drivers at an new rate of $17 an hour.
For those seeking alternatives during the suspension of curbside collections for brush and bulk items, ARR is asking customers to drop off large brush at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant if possible. Curbside customers are encouraged to donate or gift unwanted bulk items in good condition or hold on to them until service resumes.
