Austin Resource Recovery

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Universal Recycling Ordinance Licensed Haulers

Inclusion on this list is voluntary for hauling companies to join that meet the following parameters:

The hauling company is a Licensed Private Hauler, which offers regularly scheduled pickups, and at least one of the following hauling service(s):

  • Organics – Organic material (which can include unused food, food scraps and food-soiled paper) from a URO-affected food permitted business to a facility that processes organic material into animal feed, compost or a similar product.
  • Recycling – Single-stream recycling (paper, cardboard, glass, metal and hard plastics) from URO-affected properties to a recycling facility.
  • Landfill Trash – Landfill trash from URO-affected property to a landfill.

For hard-to-recycle materials such as Styrofoam, plastic film, batteries and electronic waste, the city continues to identify licensed haulers. Find information on additional recycling and reuse options within the Austin Reuse Directory.  


HaulerOrganic Diversion
(Food Scraps)
RecyclingLandfill TrashOffers Trash CartsHard-to-Recycle Items
Break It DownXX  Plastic film
Central Texas Refuse, Inc. XX  
Circular Services (formerly Balcones)XX  Plastic film, Styrofoam, Electronics
Efficient PM Solutions/Affordable CompostingXXXX 
JJ's Waste & Recycling XX  
GFL Environmental XXX 
GreenThumb Compost LLCX    
IREP Junk Removal XXXPlastic film, Styrofoam, Electronics, Batteries, Ink cartridges, Light bulbs
Joe's OrganicsX    
Moonshot CompostX    
Organics "By Gosh"X    
Texas Disposal SystemsXXX  
Waste ConnectionsXXX  
Waste ManagementXXX  

This list is provided without endorsement.  Other providers may be available. Get the full list of City of Austin Licensed Private Haulers.

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