Performance Measures

Percent of materials collected at the curb by ARR or ARR-managed vendors that are recycled or reused instead of landfilled. This measure counts residuals received and processed as landfilled materials. Residuals are defined as non-recyclable waste and any other materials that are rendered non-recyclable due to contamination which are included in the curbside single stream recycling program. The estimate for the percent of residuals is set by periodic waste composition studies and is currently our best estimate of amount of single stream recyclables that end up in the landfill. Note: As of the 2013 audit done by the City of Austin Auditor's office, the City was only responsible for approximately 25% of the overall city-wide waste stream from residents, commercial entities and institutions.