In which community do you live?

Are you aware of recycling opportunities in your area?  Yes      No

Please indicate which of the following items you recycle on a regular basis:
Paper                                             Aluminum/Tin Cans
Cardboard                                       Glass  
Plastics                                          Paint
Beverage Containers                        Tires
Metals/White Goods (Appliances)     Wood Waste

If your household doesn't recycle on a regular basis, indicate whether the following are contributing reasons:
Need more information on how to recycle
Takes too much time
Don't believe in it
Don't know where to go

Are you interested in curbside recycling?                     Yes      No
If YES, are you willing to pay for the service through taxes? Yes      No
OR, would you rather be billed directly?                              Yes      No

Does your household use a backyard composter?         Yes     No
If yes, is your composter used regularly?                            Yes     No
If no, do you foresee using a composter in the future?          Yes     No

Which transfer station or landfill do you use most often?

How satisfied are you with the way the transfer stations/landfills are serviced?
Very Satisfied    Moderately Satisfied   Moderately Dissatisfied  Very Dissatisfied

How could the servicing of the transfer stations be improved?

Do you feel the signage at the transfer stations/landfills adequately explains the proper use of the sites?    Yes      No
If NO, how could this be improved?

Do you feel the rural transfer station sites with marshalling areas (Tie Lake, Canal Flats, Wasa) should be more controlled? This means the sites would be open during set hours only, and would have an attendant to ensure proper use by residents.
Yes      No
Would you support controls on just the marshalling areas?
Yes      No
Comments:

Does your household drop off yard waste at the transfer stations or landfills? Yes  No

In what other ways does your household deal with yard waste?
Throw it in the garbage                       Compost it
Use leaves for mulch                          Leave grass clippings on lawn
Use landscaping service/rely on othersBurn it
Don't generate yard waste/no yard       Other (specify:)

Overall, how satisfied are you with the recycling services in your community?
Very satisfied            Somewhat satisfied        Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied        Don't know/no opinion

Overall, how satisfied are you with the solid waste transfer system?
Very satisfied            Somewhat satisfied        Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied        Don't know/no opinion

How do you get your information about solid waste or recycling activities and programs?
Radio                          East Kootenay Weekly
Cable TV                     Community Newspaper 
Family or friends          At Transfer Stations or Landfills
Mailouts to my home   Waste Matters Newsletter
Phoning RDEK            At presentations or meetings
Kootenay Advertiser     Other (specify: )

Do you have questions you would like to have answered? If yes, please fill in your Email address and someone will respond to your request shortly.

Thank you for your participation!!!