Formerly known as Solid Waste Services, Austin Resource Recovery provides residential curbside collection of trash, recycling and yard trimmings in the City of Austin. Additional services include sweeping streets, collecting dead animals, operating a drop-off center for household hazardous waste and collecting bulk items and large brush.
Every year, SXSW and Austin Resource Recovery team up to help divert material from the landfill and keep the event clean. In an effort to host a Zero Waste event, Austin Resource Recovery is seeking volunteers to help collect and dispose of event material at the SXSW Outdoor Concert Series. The event is scheduled to take place at Auditorium Shores on Thursday, March 14 through Saturday, March 16.
Volunteers will be expected to assist with collecting litter, monitoring waste collection stations and taking collected material to the dumpster onsite. Volunteers need to be at least 18 years of age to participate. Austin Resource Recovery will provide all equipment, training, and assistance onsite.