Austin bulk collection, large brush service suspended starting Feb. 21

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin is suspending its large brush and bulk collection "until further notice" beginning Feb. 21 for curbside customers due to staffing shortages caused by COVID-19. The city is also having trouble filling open positions within Austin Resource Recovery, even after recently increasing pay to help entice people to apply.The city said it's looking for both entry-level and experienced drivers, and new drivers will start at $17 per hour with pay raises as employees