RecyColumbus invites you to complete a brief survey about the City of Columbus' residential recycling program. The survey only takes about five minutes to complete and will help improve the City's service to you. Please complete the survey by Saturday, August 31 and let your voice be heard!

Question Title * 1 . Do you recycle?



a. Yes, I use the blue cart I was given by the City b. Yes, I take my recyclables to a drop box c. No, I do not recycle d. I recycle in other ways Question Title * 2 . Are you aware of the City’s new recycling service called RecyColumbus? a. Yes b. No Question Title * 3 . Do you live in a single family home or multi family unit of 4 or less? a. Yes b. No Question Title * 4 . Do you have a free blue recycling container? a. Yes b. No Question Title * 5 . Residents have indicated several things that they like about the recycling service. Which of the following do you like most about the service? It is easy to recycle The size of the cart The cart is on wheels It is picked up at my home There is no additional cost to me to recycle It helps me live a green lifestyle Other (please specify) Question Title * 6 . About how often do you put the blue recycling cart out for collection? Once every two weeks Once a month Once every two months or less Never – don’t recycle Never - take my recyclables elsewhere Question Title * 7 . How confident do you feel about what materials can be recycled? Not very confident, I am still confused about what goes in the cart Fairly confident, but there are some items I’m not sure about Very confident, I know what materials can and can’t go in the cart Question Title * 8 . Which items can be recycled in the blue cart? Check all that apply. Aluminum cans Plastic bags Newspapers Glass jars Plastic bottles Margarine tubs Milk cartons, juice boxes Question Title * 9 . There are many ways the City could help you remember to recycle? Which would you prefer? Check all that apply. I don’t need to be reminded Monthly newsletters Reminder phone calls Postings on social media like Facebook and Twitter Mail a collection schedule to your home Advertise on TV, radio or newspapers Text alert on my phone E-mail reminder Other (please specify) Question Title * 10 . In your opinion, what is the most common reason people in Columbus don’t recycle? They do not know what day their recyclables are collected They do not know what items can be recycled There is confusion about where to place the cart for collection It is easier to throw everything away They have not heard about the service They do not know the service is free Question Title * 11 . What do you think is the number one reason people recycle? They want to save resources and energy They want to reuse materials rather than throw them away Landfill space is disappearing It is easy and convenient Recycling creates jobs Question Title * 12 . Where do you store your cart? Outside, near the front or back door In the house In the garage I keep the cart where it is picked up – near my trash container Other (please specify) Question Title * 13 . How would you describe participation in your neighborhood? Great, recycling all stars–nearly every home puts the cart out on collection day Good – most homes put the cart out on collection day Ok, room for improvement – half the homes put the cart out on collection day Not good, few participate – only a few homes put the cart out on collection day I don’t know Question Title * 14 . Additional comments? Please share here. Done