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ICI Sector Waste Survey

18 Question ICI Sector Waste Reduction Survey

This is a Recycling Council of B.C. survey regarding Industrial Commercial Institutional (ICI) Sector Waste reduction. The purpose is to gain a better understanding of the ICI sector and the perspective of those working within the system. Respondents remain anonymous. Answers will be aggregated and made public. In questions 3 through 13 please indicate the importance you place on each factor for success in potential ICI diversion programs. Rank from 1 lowest to 5 highest. Please complete by March 31, 2016.
1.In what sector are you currently a member?(Required.)
2.Please indicate your role within the following choices.(Required.)
3.The program diverts hazardous or difficult to manage material e.g. gypsum board or fibreglass insulation
1 lowest
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3
4
5 Highest
4.The program diverts significant tonnage e.g. concrete, cinder block, brick, porcelain fixtures, glass
1 Lowest
2
3
4
5 Highest
5.The program's diverted material must have immediate local markets
1 Lowest
2
3
4
5 Highest
6.The program must be done on region-wide, or multi-regional basis to attract economies of scale
1 Lowest
2
3
4
5 Highest
7.The program must have clear economic benefits e.g. pay for itself, involve local processors
1 Lowest
2
3
4
5 Highest
8.The program should rely on local government start-up costs, ongoing funding or staff time for development and implementation
1 Lowest
2
3
4
5 Highest
9.The program must be funded and provided by private sector entities without relying on contributions from local government
1 Lowest
2
3
4
5 Highest
10.The program must be supported by a landfill or disposal material ban once established
1 Lowest
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3
4
5 Highest
11.ICI processors must be regulated e.g. waste stream management license to guide activities
1 Lowest
2
3
4
5 Highest
12.ICI processors must manage entire program on private site
1 Lowest
2
3
4
5 Highest
13.Local government must host collection site for customer convenience i.e. one-stop-drop, but processing may be elsewhere
1 Lowest
2
3
4
5 Highest
14.How do you think ICI Sector capture rates can be increased?
15.What tools are most effective in reducing illegal dumping?
16.What actions will lead to increases in organics recycling from this sector?
17.Do you have examples of successful ICI programs currently in existance?
18.ICI sector should be integrated into BC's Recycling Regulation.