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Curbside Composting

Austin, TX · City rule · Reviewed 2026-09-28

Austin Resource Recovery curbside customers receive weekly composting collection and may use the green cart for materials on the City's current accepted list.

Official source: Residential ServicesSource checked 2026-09-28

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The rule in plain language

The composting program handles food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard material that meets current guidance. Cart placement and preparation rules help crews collect it safely and keep contaminants out.

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What should I do first?

Use the City's item search for uncertain material and set the green cart out on the address's scheduled collection day.

What can change the answer?

Material composition, certifications, bags, size, contamination, property service, and collection updates can change acceptance.

What to keep in mind

Do not assume a product labeled compostable belongs in the cart. Bags, packaging, pet waste, treated wood, and oversized branches require checking current Austin guidance.

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Residential Services

City rule: City of Austin · retrieved-2026-09-26 · Source checked 2026-09-28 · Reviewed 2026-09-28

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