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.

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* 1. In what sector are you currently a member?

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* 2. Please indicate your role within the following choices.

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* 3. The program diverts hazardous or difficult to manage material e.g. gypsum board or fibreglass insulation

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* 4. The program diverts significant tonnage e.g. concrete, cinder block, brick, porcelain fixtures, glass

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* 5. The program's diverted material must have immediate local markets

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* 6. The program must be done on region-wide, or multi-regional basis to attract economies of scale

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* 7. The program must have clear economic benefits e.g. pay for itself, involve local processors

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* 8. The program should rely on local government start-up costs, ongoing funding or staff time for development and implementation

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* 9. The program must be funded and provided by private sector entities without relying on contributions from local government

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* 10. The program must be supported by a landfill or disposal material ban once established

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* 11. ICI processors must be regulated e.g. waste stream management license to guide activities

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* 12. ICI processors must manage entire program on private site

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* 13. Local government must host collection site for customer convenience i.e. one-stop-drop, but processing may be elsewhere

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* 14. How do you think ICI Sector capture rates can be increased?

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* 15. What tools are most effective in reducing illegal dumping?

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* 16. What actions will lead to increases in organics recycling from this sector?

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* 17. Do you have examples of successful ICI programs currently in existance?

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* 18. ICI sector should be integrated into BC's Recycling Regulation.

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