Survey

Tell us what needs to change about trash service in your area.

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What type of waste disposal service do you use at your home?

Weekly curbside trash pickup
93%
Community or shared dumpsters
7%
Haul to convenience center or transfer station
1%
No regular service
0%
Haul directly to landfill
0%
Closed to responses | 231 Responses

If you haul, what is your primary reason?

N/A
92%
No curbside service available
4%
Other
3%
Too expensive
1%
Prefer to haul
0%
Closed to responses | 172 Responses

About how far do you travel to dispose of trash or recycling?

N/A
61%
Under 5 miles
20%
10 to 20 miles
9%
5 to 10 miles
5%
Not sure
3%
Over 20 miles
3%
Closed to responses | 275 Responses

Does your community offer curbside recycling?

Yes
76%
No
21%
Not Sure
3%
Closed to responses | 308 Responses

Which materials do you recycle regularly?

Paper
78%
Plastics
77%
Glass
61%
Metal
51%
None
14%
Yard waste
13%
Batteries
12%
Electronics
8%
Closed to responses | 297 Responses

What prevents you from recycling more?

Unsure what is accepted
29%
N/A
24%
No service
21%
Other
13%
Doesn't seem effective
8%
Distance
4%
Takes too much time
4%
Cost
1%
Closed to responses | 303 Responses

In the past year, how often have you seen illegal dumping?

Occasionally
30%
Never
24%
Rarely
24%
Frequently
22%
Closed to responses | 301 Responses

How concerned are you about illegal dumping in your community?

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If available, which programs would you participate in?

Community cleanup events
52%
Community composting
47%
Recycling education programs
43%
None of the above
21%
Closed to responses | 285 Responses