What's up with those violet trash bags appearing around Austin?

What's up with those violet trash bags appearing around Austin?

By: Bailey Grimmett The City of Austin Service Design Lab recently launched a garbage collection pilot aimed at reducing the amount of trash and litter build-up in select areas within the City. The big idea? To provide trash bags – violet trash bags – and garbage collection services to individuals experiencing homelessness.

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