Williamson County Landfill
Annual Report
Fiscal year 9/01/2009 to 8/31/2010
Section 4.4 of agreement between Williamson
County & Waste Management
Landfill Highlights
Tonnage
Material Collected
267,267
Waste
13,198
Brush diverted
7,092
C&D debris
Our Focus:
Recycling Center
Williamson County Landfill
Household Hazardous Waste
Community Outreach
Recycling Highlights
Recycling Center
Recycling Center Visitors
7,000
Material Collected
Gallons
175
4,314
2,000
Anti-Freeze
Used Oil
Paint
Pounds
697,756
72,240
69,279
101,120
5,000
96,000
Scrap Metal
Plastic
Paper
Cardboard
Aluminum
e-waste
Semi-annual HHW events
95,363
Household Hazardous Waste
Recycling Center
• The Hutto Recycling Center is located at the entrance
to the Williamson County Landfill on F.M. 1660
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – noon
Sunday: Closed
(512) 846-2756
• In 2010 recycling services expanded to accept
batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and paint
• Number of monthly visitors increased from just 65
in the first month of operation to a steady stream
of 500-600 visitors each month.
Recycling Center - 1,041,395 pounds
Recycling Center Stats
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700,000
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200,000
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Materials
Collected (lbs.)
Recycling Center
Recycling Center Stats Continued
5,000
4,500
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
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Materials
Collected
(gallons)
Anti-freeze
Used oil
Paint
Mulch & Brush Recycling
• After the holidays, residents can drop off their
Christmas trees at the Williamson County Landfill
to be recycled.
• WM also recycles brush by
chipping it into mulch.
• The mulch created from the
trees and brush is then
offered to County residents
free of charge.
Landfill - Waste Stream
Types of Waste Disposed of at Williamson County
Brush 5%
Commercial
11%
Residential
45%
Other
16%
C&D
23%
Free/Reduced Landfill Disposal
• Keep Hutto Beautiful’s Trash-Off event and
regular clean ups and beautification projects
• Riverside Resource Center
• An Adult Day Center for the disabled
• Head-Start Program for early childhood
development
• A family whose home had been tragically
destroyed
• Flood victims
Landfill - Litter Prevention
• Daily litter pickup on RM 1660 and surrounding
County roads.
• Every summer, Waste Management Partners
with Texas Department of Transportation’s
“Don’t Mess with Texas” Campaign to prevent
accidental litter by reminding drivers to
“cover their load.”
• The information
was made available
in Spanish & English.
Landfill - Site Development
On June 8 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. an
open house at the Hutto Middle
School was held to review the
proposed Master Site Development
and Recycling Plans.
Household Hazardous Waste
•95,363 lbs of HHW collected
in 2010
•1,700 Williamson County
Residents served
•Waste Management
held two HHW events in
2010
-Cedar Park 3/27/10
-Round Rock 9/25/10
Community Engagement
• Distributed 3 newsletters in 2010 to neighbors.
• Updated community brochure
to a post card.
• Participated in Williamson
County’s Brown Santa event.
• Participated in local golf
tournaments to help community
organizations such as the Hutto
Athletic Booster Club and the Hutto Lions Club.
Community Engagement
• During Earth Day, Waste Management made
presentations to schools to discuss the importance
of recycling and reducing waste.
• WM was on the
Communications
Committee of Hutto Education Foundation
and attended the annual gala.
• WM regularly gives tours of the landfill to Hutto
students on field trips. Children learn about the
importance of recycling, waste reduction &
responsible waste management.
Community Donations
• In 2010, Waste Management donated more than
$12,000 to Hutto non-profits including:
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Hutto Youth Football & Cheer Association
WBC Opportunities Head Start Program
Hutto Athletic Booster Club
Williamson County Symphony Orchestra
Hutto Community Food Pantry
Ray Elementary School
Nadine Johnson Elementary School
Hutto Cemetery Association
Brown Santa
Hutto High School
• Since 2005, WM has donated
more than $80,000 to Hutto non-profits
Community Education
• Waste Management provides tours
to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and
other groups also.
• WM regularly participates in Career
Day events throughout the districtMath and Science are a key focus.
WM also provides presentations to adult
organizations, such as the Mayors luncheon held in
Cedar Park- all cities within Williamson County are
regularly informed about landfill & recycling center
activities.
Community Education
Community
• Waste Management is helping Veterans' Hill
Elementary School build an outdoor classroom
and has donated $1,000 and other in-kind
services to support the project.
Community - Hutto Chamber
• In 2010, Waste Management re-joined the Hutto
Chamber of Commerce as a Gold Member and
proudly displays its honorary Hippo at the Gatehouse
entrance.
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WM is an active member and attends luncheons,
dinners, festivals and meetings put on by the Chamber.
Community - Keep Hutto Beautiful
• Landfill Manager
Jason Kjar is an
ex-officio member.
• Actively participates
in clean ups and
other events.
• Waste Management has provided in-kind support
and services to help clean up some overgrown
property located in Old Town Hutto to
help KHB create a community garden.