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Summit County Solid Waste Action Plan - Business & Organization Survey
1.
Summit County is looking at ways to reduce the amount of waste going to our landfill. Which ONE of the following would be most important for your business or organization when it comes to waste management in Summit County?
Reducing the amount of waste our organization produces
Reliable and convenient waste and recycling services for our facility
Keeping waste and recycling service costs affordable
2.
Which of the following does your business or organization currently do, if any? (
Choose all that apply
)
Recycle paper or cardboard
Recycle plastic containers
Use compostable containers
Recycle metal containers (aluminum or steel)
Compost food waste
Use a recycling collection service (e.g., through a waste hauler)
Take recyclable materials to drop-off recycling locations
None of the above
Other (please specify)
3.
What, if anything, keeps your business or organization from recycling or composting more? (
Choose all that apply, if any
)
Don’t really care about recycling/composting
It is too difficult to train or otherwise make employees recycle
Not sure which items are actually recyclable/compostable
Don’t have enough space for bins/dumpsters
Pickup is not frequent enough
The landlord/property manager doesn't offer recycling
Drop-off locations are too far away
It takes too much time
It’s too expensive
Don’t generate much recyclable/compostable material
Nothing is really keeping my business or organization from recycling or composting more
Other (please specify)
4.
Which changes or improvements would most motivate your business or organization to recycle or compost more than you do now? (
Choose up to THREE
)
Clearer local rules and instructions on what’s recyclable/compostable
Being required to include recycling in my waste hauler contract or lease
Resources for training my employees
Better bin or container options
More frequent recycling pickup
Knowing more about the benefits or value of recycling/composting
Easier options for composting food waste
None of these would really make a difference
Other (please specify)
5.
So far, we have heard feedback that for businesses, convenience and cost are two of the most important factors in determining whether a business will participate in recycling. Can you tell us more about what convenience for recycling means to your business?
