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Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan 2025 -2030
Community
Consultation
1.
What is your primary connection to the Douglas Shire?
Resident
Business owner/operator
Visitor (domestic or international)
Other (please specify)
2.
Which area in the Shire do you live in (if applicable)?
3.
What type of dwelling do you live in?
House
Unit/apartment
Duplex/townhouse
Other (please specify)
4.
Before this consultation, were you aware of Council’s waste reduction and recycling initiatives?
Yes
No
Somewhat
5.
How confident are you in knowing what items can be recycled?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not confident
6.
Do you have kerbside waste collection?
Yes
No
Not applicable
7.
How often do you visit Council transfer stations for waste disposal or recycling?
Frequently (at least once a month)
Occasionally (a few times a year)
Rarely or never
8.
Do you agree that waste reduction and recycling are important issues for Douglas Shire?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
9.
Which areas should Council prioritise over the next five years? (Select up to 3)
Education and behaviour change
Organics/food waste diversion
Improving kerbside recycling
Reducing illegal dumping
Supporting local circular economy businesses
Enhancing transfer station services
Reducing waste from tourism
Supporting businesses to reduce waste
Other (please specify)
10.
Would you or your household be willing to take further steps to reduce waste (e.g. composting, sorting recycling more carefully, reducing single-use items)?
Yes
Maybe, with more support or information
No
11.
What support or information would help you better manage your waste?
12.
Do you have any feedback on the
Draft Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan 2025 - 2030
?
