Helping Hacienda Businesses with New Mandatory Recycling Ordinance

Purpose of the Survey
 
The new Mandatory Recycling Ordinance (MRO) presents many challenges for businesses in Hacienda. This survey is designed to identify the challenges you face in implementing the MRO, and garner the resources and services you need to help your business avoid fines that originate with county inspections.

Who Should Take the Survey

Many of the questions are meant for building owners and managers, but anyone is welcome to take the survey. There are valuable resources and free services listed at the end of the survey which would benefit building tenants, as well as owners/managers. 
 
What to Expect 

Please allot 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. The more data you provide, the better we can serve you. Some questions will allow you to give a free response comment, and we encourage you to include as much descriptive information as possible.

All the questions require an answer except contact information. You may remain anonymous as you fill out the survey, but if you want to receive free assistance, we need to know how to reach you.

After you submit the survey, you will find information on how to get $500 worth of indoor bins from the Alameda County Waste Management Authority.

 
Who Wrote the Survey?
 

This survey is a joint effort between the Hacienda Owners Association and Local Leaders of the 21st Century, an environmental public policy program for high school students sponsored by the Go Green Initiative.

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* 1. Which of these position titles best fits you?

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* 2. Your contact information: (optional)

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* 3. Have you received information about the Mandatory Recycling Ordinance?

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* 4. If yes, through what methods have you received information? (Check all that apply)

Questions Regarding the Cost of Implementing the MRO:

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* 5. Is your business/building currently equipped with the indoor recycling bins and organics separation bins needed to comply with the MRO?

(If not, please note that you can get up to $500 worth of indoor organics bins by visiting: http://www.recyclingrulesac.org/containers/)

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* 6. If no, how many of each type of indoor bin do you estimate you will need?

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* 7. Does your outdoor trash enclosure have enough space to add a dumpster or 96 gallon tote container to hold organic material?

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* 8. If you could save money on your waste hauling bill by separating recycling and organics from trash, would you be interested?

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* 9. How would you prefer to learn more about saving money by recycling & separating organics?

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* 10. Free consulting is available through the county and Pleasanton Garbage Service to assess your needs and optimize your waste hauling service. Are you interested in receiving free consulting services?

Questions regarding waste hauling services:

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* 11. What would your ideal recycling program/services entail?

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* 12. If you have buildings/offices in other cities, are there waste hauling services you receive in those cities that you do not have in Pleasanton?

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* 13. Please describe the ideal size and configuration of outdoor dumpsters/totes to accommodate your building's waste, recycling and organic material.

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* 14. What type of materials make up the majority of your waste stream?

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* 15. Do you have e-waste that you need to have hauled away?

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* 16. In an ideal situation, how frequently would your building's waste, recycling and organics be hauled away?

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* 17. Do you have any additional comments on waste hauling services?

Questions regarding Issues & Challenges in Complying with the New MRO:

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* 18. Has operating or being a part of a multi-tenant building affected your compliance with the MRO?

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* 19. Are you concerned about having to expand your outdoor trash enclosure in order to comply with the MRO?

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* 20. Do you have a third party janitorial service that empties your indoor waste bins into outside dumpsters?

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* 21. If yes, does your contract reflect an expectation that janitors will be trained and expected to comply with the MRO?

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* 22. Does your business need free training or free consultation to help you comply with the MRO? (Training available: training for janitorial contractors; bin placement; installing accurate signage; employee/tenant training; and help with outdoor dumpster options.)

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* 23. If yes, how would you like to receive free training/consulting services?

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* 24. Are there any additional challenges you face with the MRO that you would like to add?

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* 25. We are looking for buildings/tenants who have successfully implemented recycling and organics separation programs. There are multiple awards and recognition available. Do you have a great story to share? 

Thank you so much for taking this survey! Your input will help us provide resources and services that are the most relevant to your needs.

In the meantime, here are resources on the MRO:

Information  
How-To Guide from Pleasanton Garbage Service on Commercial Recycling and Organics Separation http://pleasantongarbageservice.com/docs/77742%20HOW-TO-GUIDE%20Comm%20Final.pdf
Pleasanton-specific rules on commercial recycling and organics separation http://www.recyclingrulesac.org/city/city-of-pleasanton/
   
Support Materials  
Pleasanton-specific posters for business recycling and organics separation http://www.recyclingrulesac.org/docs/Pleasanton_Comm_Posters.pdf
Get $500 worth of indoor organics collection bins for free http://www.recyclingrulesac.org/containers/
Support materials for businesses from the Alameda County Waste Management Authority http://www.recyclingrulesac.org/businesses-and-institutions-support-materials/
Request stickers for bins  www.recyclingrulesac.org/request-stickers/
   
 In-Person Assistance  
Request assistance from Pleasanton Garbage Service http://pleasantongarbageservice.com/contact.html
Request assistance from Alameda County Waste Management Authority consultant http://www.recyclingrulesac.org/request-assistance/

 

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