Which of the following best applies to your building?
Sole occupant
Which of the following best describes your business?
Hotel/motel/resort
How do you pay for trash and recycling services?
Other - Pay directly
Who collects your trash?
Private company
How is your trash collected?
Metal container (dumpster)
How many containers/roll carts are there?
1
How do you feel about the quality of your current trash collection service?
Disappointed
Do you feel you get a good value for the trash service you receive and the rate you pay?
No
Please elaborate.
Trash is not picked up on a consistent schedule. Durango is REALLY expensive for trash pickup. We use a company out of Albuquerque.
If you use a roll cart for trash disposal, would you be in favor of new rates that provide more incentive to reduce trash generation and provides a smaller cart size?
No
Please elaborate.
We use a dumpster.
Do you recycle and, if so, how do you recycle?
No, we do not recycle
If you DO NOT currently recycle at your business building, please let us know why and what might encourage you to implement recycling.
Recycling pick up service and container
Recycling significantly improves Durango’s sustainability performance. Did you know that the city offers discounted recycling rates for businesses with trash service provided by the city?
No
If you have recycling collection service, what materials do you recycle?
Other - We do not currently recycle
If you have recycling collection service, what is the type of container used?
Metal container (dumpster)
How many containers/roll carts are there?
1
How do you feel about the quality of your current recycling service?
Disappointed
Do you feel you get a good value for the recycling service you receive and rate you pay?
No
Please elaborate.
We cannot afford Durango trash service. Please make it more affordable for local businesses. You increased our lodging tax, make trash pickup affordable. We use a company out of Albuquerque because it is cheaper. Don't you want to keep that money local?
Do you feel that you understand what items/materials are accepted in the recycling container at your home?
Yes
Please elaborate.
Paper, plastic, aluminum
Composting reduces greenhouse gases and could double recycling rates – would you be willing to pay for the additional service?
No
Please elaborate.
You are too expensive already. Paying extra would be crazy.
How would you like to receive recycling information in the future? (Select all that apply)
TV
We consider and promote our business/location as environmentally responsible or “green.”
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.
No
What would you like to see changed or improved about your trash or recycling collection service?
Affordable trash pick up in Durango.
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Business name (optional)
No response.Street name, zip code
81301Do you receive a Durango utility bill?
Check which one applies to you.
Which of the following best applies to your building?
Which of the following best describes your business?
How do you pay for trash and recycling services?
Who collects your trash?
How is your trash collected?
How many containers/roll carts are there?
1How do you feel about the quality of your current trash collection service?
Do you feel you get a good value for the trash service you receive and the rate you pay?
Please elaborate.
Trash is not picked up on a consistent schedule. Durango is REALLY expensive for trash pickup. We use a company out of Albuquerque.
If you use a roll cart for trash disposal, would you be in favor of new rates that provide more incentive to reduce trash generation and provides a smaller cart size?
Please elaborate.
We use a dumpster.
Do you recycle and, if so, how do you recycle?
If you DO NOT currently recycle at your business building, please let us know why and what might encourage you to implement recycling.
Recycling pick up service and containerRecycling significantly improves Durango’s sustainability performance. Did you know that the city offers discounted recycling rates for businesses with trash service provided by the city?
If you have recycling collection service, what materials do you recycle?
If you have recycling collection service, what is the type of container used?
How many containers/roll carts are there?
1How do you feel about the quality of your current recycling service?
Do you feel you get a good value for the recycling service you receive and rate you pay?
Please elaborate.
We cannot afford Durango trash service. Please make it more affordable for local businesses. You increased our lodging tax, make trash pickup affordable. We use a company out of Albuquerque because it is cheaper. Don't you want to keep that money local?
Do you feel that you understand what items/materials are accepted in the recycling container at your home?
Please elaborate.
Paper, plastic, aluminum
Composting reduces greenhouse gases and could double recycling rates – would you be willing to pay for the additional service?
Please elaborate.
You are too expensive already. Paying extra would be crazy.
How would you like to receive recycling information in the future? (Select all that apply)
We consider and promote our business/location as environmentally responsible or “green.”
I feel the city provides enough educational material and I know what to do with my trash, recyclables, and yard waste.
Do you know about Durango’s Sustainability Action Plan? It's available at DurangoGov.org/Sustainability.
What would you like to see changed or improved about your trash or recycling collection service?
Affordable trash pick up in Durango.