Austin Resource Recovery curbside customers who do these three things are eligible for a rebate on a home composting system. The rebates are for 75 percent of the total cost of the composting system (taxes excluded), up to $75 in value.
Downsizing Your Cart
To change your trash cart size, call 512-494-9400. The City of Austin will deliver a new cart to your house at no extra cost.
Take a Free Composting Class
Austin Resource Recovery offers free classes to the public throughout the year. View the current composting class schedule.
You also may watch our online class to qualify for the rebate. Watch the video by clicking on the light blue “Play” button to the left of each language option. If using assistive technology, see transcript.
- Home Composting Online Class (English)
- Home Composting Online Class (Español)
If you take the online class, you must complete a questionnaire and include it with your rebate application packet.
- Home Composting Rebate Challenge Questionnaire (English)
- Home Composting Rebate Challenge Questionnaire (Español)
Apply Today!
Here is the process for applying:
- Complete the Home Composting Rebate Application:
- Home Composting Rebate Application (English)
- Home Composting Rebate Application (Español)
- Attach copies of receipts for your home composting system. Please do not attach original receipts.
- If you watched the online class, complete and attach the Home Composting Rebate Challenge Questionnaire (see “Take a Free Composting Class” section above).
- Send your completed application and receipts (and questionnaire if you took the online class) to:
ATTN: Composting Rebate Program
City of Austin – Austin Resource Recovery
PO Box 1088
Austin, TX 78767
- You can also email your application materials to composting@austinrecycles.com.
- Limit of one rebate per household.
