Integrated Solid Waste Management Master Plan
- Zero Waste Overview
- What is the Master Plan?
- Next Scheduled Meeting
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Background Information, Memos, and Draft Reports from HDR
- Media Releases
NOTE: There are documents on this page in PDF format. In order to view or print them, you must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. You can download the latest version for free from Adobe.
What is the Master Plan?
The Integrated Solid Waste Management Master Plan (ISWMMP) will be a detail-oriented plan that identifies the specific infrastructure, funding mechanisms, and other step-by-step requirements, including training and public outreach, needed to fully implement and achieve the policy goals outlined in the Zero Waste Plan.
On February 25, 2010, the City Council approved execution of a contract for professional services with HDR Engineering, Inc. to develop the ISWMMP. HDR immediately began conducting research and gathering data. Additionally, the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) and the City Solid Waste Services Department (SWS) partnered together to survey businesses owners in the Austin area to gather detailed information about existing public and private waste management resources in the community, possibilities for growth, barriers impacting zero waste businesses, as well as potential for partnerships. Information from this effort will support both CAPCOG's Regional Solid Waste Plan as well as the City's ISWMMP. For more information, go to: CAPCOG/COA Solid Waste Survey.
Check this page often for new information and meeting dates.
Next Scheduled Meeting
Help Us Plan Your Future Garbage and Recycling Services 
(PDF, 268 KB)
The City of Austin invites you to a public meeting to learn about the Integrated Solid Waste Management Master Plan (ISWMMP). This is a 50-year plan that identifies specific buildings, equipment, and finances needed to help us significantly reduce our dependence on landfills.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010 at 6 p.m.
AUSTIN CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
301 W. SECOND STREET
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
If you are unable to attend the meeting(s), but have a question or suggestion for City staff about the Integrated Solid Waste Management Master Plan, contact us at swsmasterplan@ci.austin.tx.us.
Background Information, Memos, and Draft Reports from HDR
- DRAFT Technical Report #1 (PDF, 735 KB)
- DRAFT Technical Report #2 (PDF, 735 KB)
- Final Scope of Work (February 25, 2010) (PDF, 97 KB)
- Request for Council Action to execute contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. (February 25, 2010) (PDF, 46 KB)
- Community Input Results (September 4, 2009) (PDF, 248 KB)
- Kick-off Meeting Presentation (July 23, 2009) (PDF, 347 KB)
- Master Plan Handout (July 22, 2009) (PDF, 136 KB)
- Preliminary Scope Framework (July 22, 2009) (PDF, 32 KB)
- Meeting Dates for Public Input (July 21, 2009) (PDF, 18 KB)
- Memo on the Master Plan-Public Input Processes (July 8, 2009) (PDF, 48 KB)
- Recommendation for Council Action-SWS Master Plan (May 21, 2009) (PDF, 83 KB)
ACTION: Council authorized that staff proceed with negotiation and return to Council for approval to execute the contract.
Media Releases
- Media Advisory (July 27, 2009) (PDF, 53 KB)
- Media Advisory (July 17, 2009) (PDF, 53 KB)
