Charlottesville & Albemarle County Litter & Plastic Pollution Reduction Campaign

Thank you for your interest in participating in a focus group for the Charlottesville & Albemarle County Litter & Plastic Pollution Reduction Campaign.

We are looking for a mix of people who live, work, study, volunteer, or spend time in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Your responses will help us bring together participants with a range of experiences and perspectives. Please answer based on your own experience.

Please submit your completed survey by Friday, October 23, 2026.

Estimated time: 5–7 minutes

1.Please provide your name.(Required.)

2.Please provide your email address.(Required.)

3.Please provide your phone number.(Required.)

4.What is your connection to Charlottesville and/or Albemarle County? (Select all that apply)

I live in Charlottesville

I live in Albemarle County

I work in the area

I attend school or college in the area

I own or work for a local business

I volunteer with a local organization or community group

I regularly visit or spend time in the area

5.Which of the following 90-minute virtual focus group sessions are you available to attend? (Select all that apply)(Required.)

Tuesday, October 27, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 19, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

I am not available for either session

9.Which of the following best describes your race or ethnicity?

11.What ZIP code, neighborhood, or community do you live or spend the most time in?(Required.)

12.If you live in Charlottesville or Albemarle County, which best describes where you live?

City/urban area

Rural area

I travel to Charlottesville or Albemarle County

13.Which of the following best describes how you experience or interact with the community? (Select all that apply)

I regularly use parks, trails, transit, or other public spaces

I am a student or young adult

I am a parent or caregiver

I work in a frontline or public-facing role

I own or work for a local business

I participate in neighborhood, environmental, or community improvement efforts

I am involved with a faith-based or community organization

I help connect people with community information, services, or resources

15.Where do you notice litter or plastic pollution most often? (Select all that apply)

Roadsides, streets, or transit areas

Neighborhoods

Parks, trails, or recreation areas

Rivers, streams, or other waterways

Shopping, business, or commercial areas

Schools or college campuses

Community events or gathering spaces

Other

16.Have you experienced any of the following where you live or spend time? (Select all that apply)

Recurring litter or plastic pollution

Illegal dumping

Limited access to trash or recycling

Difficulty disposing of larger or unusual items

Litter or waste near waterways or storm drains

None of the above

Other

17.Have you participated in any of the following during the past two years?

Community or neighborhood cleanup

Environmental or sustainability program

Neighborhood, community, or faith-based group

Volunteer or service project

School or campus environmental activity

Local government or community meeting

None of the above

18.Do any of the following make it difficult for you to participate in community meetings, events, or activities? (Select all that apply)(Required.)

Other (please specify)

19.Have you participated in a focus group, interview, or community discussion about litter, waste, recycling, or environmental issues in Charlottesville or Albemarle County within the past year?

Yes

No

20.Which of the following describe your current living situation?

I rent my home

I own my home

I live in student housing

Other

Thank you for your interest in participating. We’ll review the responses and contact those selected to participate by end of day Friday, October 23, 2026, with additional details about the focus group.

We appreciate your interest in helping shape the Charlottesville & Albemarle County Litter & Plastic Pollution Reduction Campaign.

Charlottesville & Albemarle County Litter & Plastic Pollution Reduction Campaign – Focus Group Interest Form