Residential Food Waste Recycling Survey
1. Do you have an outdoor green waste/organics container that is serviced by a collections truck?
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Yes
No
2. Did you know that you can put organics (food waste) in your green waste/organics container?
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Yes
No
3. How do you feel about putting organics in your green waste/organics container?
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I like this idea
I am unsure of this idea
I don't like this idea
4. Please feel free to provide additional comments below
5. Does your household currently compost any of its yard and/or food waste at home on your own property?
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Yes
No
6. Which of the following educational materials influenced you to use your green waste/organics container to recycle food waste? (Please choose one or more of the following):
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Postcard(s)
Flyers included in your utility bill
Social media
Online advertisements
City website
Child’s school presentation
None
7. Did you request your complimentary kitchen food waste pail from the City of Santa Maria?
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Yes
No
8. If yes, have you used your pail to help you recycle organics?
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Yes
No
9. Which of the following can you use to help keep your green waste/organics container clean?
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a. Sprinkle baking soda on top of the organic waste
b. Clean your container with Simple Green or another biodegradable cleaner
c. Leave an inch of water at the bottom of your container to keep organic waste from sticking
d. All the above (hint… it’s this one!)
10. Have you watched the City’s video about residential organic waste recycling: Separation and Disposal - YouTube?
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Yes
No
11. If yes, was the video helpful to you?
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Yes
No
12. Would you be more willing to use your green waste/organics container for organic waste recycling if it were picked up weekly instead of every other week?
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Yes
No
13. Would you be more willing to use your green waste/organics container for organic waste recycling if you could use a certified compostable plastic bag liner in your kitchen food waste pail?
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Yes
No
14. Would you be willing to pay more for weekly service of green waste/organics and trash? If yes, how much more would you be willing to pay for weekly service of those containers?
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Yes, $5 more per month
Yes, $10 more per month
No, I am not interested in weekly green waste/organics service
15. Do you have concerns about placing organic waste in your green waste/organics container? (If yes, please elaborate below).
16. Do you have any input for how to improve the organics recycling program?
If you would like a response to your survey, please provide your name, service address, utility account number, phone number and email address below:
Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Utility Account Number
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
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