Properties Affected by Organics Diversion Requirements of Universal Recycling Ordinance

Dataset of all properties which will be affected by the Organics Diversion requirements of the Universal Recycling Ordinance beginning October 1, 2017. Businesses with food service permits will be required to implement an Organics Diversion program which started with businesses larger than 15,000 square feet on Oct. 1, 2016. As of October 1, 2017, commercial properties 5,000 square feet and larger and all multifamily properties will be effected. All businesses with food service permits will be required to divert food scraps by Oct. 1, 2018. The URO supports Austin's Zero Waste goal by requiring affected property owners to ensure that tenants and employees have access to convenient recycling. For more on the Universal Recycling Ordinance visit www.austintexas.gov/uro.Austin Resource Recovery staff is also available to answer questions – call 512-974-9727 or email [email protected].