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Appendix: Summary of Benchmark City Comparison

Published by data.austintexas.gov | City of Austin | Metadata Last Checked: November 30, 2025 | Last Modified: 2023-11-21
o compare Austin’s diversion methodology and goals to those of its peers, Burns & McDonnell collected data from 13 benchmark cities regarding diversion calculation methods, recyclables processing contract terms, and policy implementation. Based on analysis on this compiled data, Burns & McDonnell determined various key findings based on a preliminary comparison, and comparisons of diversion material type considerations, methodology and policy considerations, and effective programming.

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