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Trash & Recycling Customer Survey: Single-Family Home

Trash & Recycling Customer Survey: Single-Family Home

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Neighborhood name (if applicable)

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Street name, zip code

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Do you receive a Durango utility bill?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 97.8% 89
No 2.2% 2

Which of the following best describes the type of home you live in?

Response Percent Response Count
Detached single family home 89.0% 81
Attached single family home (duplex, townhouse, etc.) 11.0% 10

How do you pay for trash and recycling services?

Response Percent Response Count
Monthly utility bill 96.7% 88
Through a homeowner’s association or condominium fee 1.1% 1
It’s included in my rent 1.1% 1
Other 1.1% 1

How do you feel about the quality of your trash collection service?

Response Percent Response Count
Highly satisfied (excellent) 42.9% 39
Satisfied 53.8% 49
Disappointed 3.3% 3

Do you feel you get a good value for the trash service you receive and the rate you pay?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 84.6% 77
No 15.4% 14

Please elaborate.

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What type of cart/container do you use for trash disposal?

Response Percent Response Count
Roll cart (60, 90, or 300 gallon cart) 100.0% 91

If you use a roll cart, are you satisfied with the pricing system that charges different rates based on the cart size?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 81.6% 71
No 18.4% 16

Please elaborate

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Would you be in favor of new rates that provide more incentive to reduce trash generation and provides a smaller cart size?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 67.0% 61
No 33.0% 30

Please elaborate.

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Do you participate in the curbside recycling program at your home?

Response Percent Response Count
No (please answer question 10 then skip to question 16) 2.2% 2
Yes (please skip question 10) 97.8% 89

Why do you NOT participate in the curbside recycling program at your home? (Select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Difficult for me to get the cart to the curb 25.0% 1
I bring recyclables to the Recycling Center 25.0% 1
Other 50.0% 2

Do you feel you get a good value for the recycling service you receive and rate you pay?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 79.5% 70
No 20.5% 18

Please elaborate.

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Overall, how do you feel about the quality of your current curbside recycling program?

Response Percent Response Count
Highly satisfied (excellent) 28.1% 25
Satisfied 60.7% 54
Disappointed 10.1% 9
No Opinion/don’t care 1.1% 1

Do you feel that you understand what items/materials are accepted in the recycling container at your home?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 81.8% 72
No 10.2% 9
Alternative C 8.0% 7

Please elaborate.

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July 20, 2021, 3:34 PM
  • Neighborhood name (if applicable)
    Animas City
  • Street name, zip code
    32nd Street, 81301
  • Do you receive a Durango utility bill?
    • Yes
  • Which of the following best describes the type of home you live in?
    • Detached single family home
  • How do you pay for trash and recycling services?
    • Monthly utility bill
  • How do you feel about the quality of your trash collection service?
    • Highly satisfied (excellent)
  • Do you feel you get a good value for the trash service you receive and the rate you pay?
    • Yes
  • Please elaborate.

    Our neighborhood is quite difficult to navigate in a large dump truck- so many alleys, cross-streets, etc, and the guys who drive the trash trucks expertly navigate it all and still continue to smile and wave.

  • What type of cart/container do you use for trash disposal?
    • Roll cart (60, 90, or 300 gallon cart)
  • If you use a roll cart, are you satisfied with the pricing system that charges different rates based on the cart size?
    • Yes
  • Please elaborate

    I think being charged based on the amount of trash you generate makes the most sense. I would like to see a smaller roll cart option- we very rarely come close to filling our container. Or perhaps a bi-monthly pickup option.

  • Would you be in favor of new rates that provide more incentive to reduce trash generation and provides a smaller cart size?
    • Yes
  • Please elaborate.

    I LOVE that idea! We rarely use our entire container, as we compost and recycle most of our waste.

  • Do you participate in the curbside recycling program at your home?
    • Yes (please skip question 10)
  • Why do you NOT participate in the curbside recycling program at your home? (Select all that apply)
    No response.
  • Do you feel you get a good value for the recycling service you receive and rate you pay?
    • Yes
  • Please elaborate.

    I love our single stream recycling program. I would love to see an city compost program as well.

  • Overall, how do you feel about the quality of your current curbside recycling program?
    • Highly satisfied (excellent)
  • Do you feel that you understand what items/materials are accepted in the recycling container at your home?
    • Yes
  • Please elaborate.

    The city does a good job educating the public regarding what products are recyclable, and anytime I don't know, the City website gives me an answer.

  • Approximately how often do you place recyclables at the curb?
    • Once per week
  • Does once per week recycling collection provide enough service for the recyclables you generate?
    • Yes
  • Please elaborate.
    No response.
  • Composting reduces greenhouse gases and could double recycling rates – would you be willing to pay for the additional service?
    • Yes
  • Please elaborate.

    We compost at home, but it is difficult during the winter months. If there was an option for winter compost pick up, I'd likely subscribe. I think compost services would be a great addition to the city utility services- I know many people that would like to compost more of their waste, but struggle to set up a home compost system, either due to pets, wildlife, or time.

  • How would you like to receive recycling information in the future? (Select all that apply)
    • Twitter, Instagram, other social media
  • I consider myself an environmentally responsible citizen.
    • True
  • I feel the City provides enough educational material and I know what to do with my trash, recyclables, and yard waste.
    • True
  • Do you know about Durango’s Sustainability Action Plan? It's available at DurangoGov.org/Sustainability.
    • Yes
  • What would you like to see changed or improved about your trash or recycling collection service?
    No response.
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