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Appendix: Summary of Benchmark City Comparison

Published by data.austintexas.gov | City of Austin | Catalog Last Checked: August 01, 2026 at 02:45 PM | Dataset Last Updated: November 21, 2023
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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