Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

As far as you know, are there any recycling services that are not currently available to residents and/or businesses in your jurisdiction that those groups would like to have access to? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

Regardless of whether your jurisdiction’s government provides any funding support for local recycling services and/or to pay for private service provision, do you feel your jurisdiction itself currently spends too much, about the right amount, or too little on recycling programs and efforts? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

If your jurisdiction’s government provides any funding support for local recycling services and/or to pay for private service provision, which of the following approaches are used? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

Overall, how satisfied are you with your jurisdiction’s current approach to funding local recycling services or programs? (among jurisdictions that report using any type of jurisdiction funding for local recycling services or programs)

In terms of trade-offs between costs and benefits of your recycling services, do you think the majority of your jurisdiction’s residents would be more likely to choose higher taxes or fees for more (or improved) services, or would they choose lower taxes or fees and have fewer (or no) recycling services? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

In terms of trade-offs between costs and benefits of your recycling services, do you think the majority of businesses in your jurisdiction would be more likely to choose higher taxes or fees for more (or improved) services, or would they choose lower taxes or fees and have fewer (or no) recycling services? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

In terms of trade-offs between costs and benefits of your recycling services, do you think the majority of your jurisdiction’s Board or Council would be more likely to choose higher taxes or fees for more (or improved) services, or would they choose lower taxes or fees and have fewer (or no) recycling services? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

In terms of trade-offs between costs and benefits of your recycling services, do you think you personally as a local official would be more likely to choose higher taxes or fees for more (or improved) services, or would they choose lower taxes or fees and have fewer (or no) recycling services? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

As far as you know, which of the following factors, if any, are challenges for recycling within your jurisdiction? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

While many of these challenges may be significant, we’re interested in the ones you believe are most critical. Looking at the factors that you indicated were challenges to recycling efforts in your jurisdiction, please rank up to three in order of their significance. a. Most significant challenge

While many of these challenges may be significant, we’re interested in the ones you believe are most critical. Looking at the factors that you indicated were challenges to recycling efforts in your jurisdiction, please rank up to three in order of their significance. (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction) b. Second most significant challenge

While many of these challenges may be significant, we’re interested in the ones you believe are most critical. Looking at the factors that you indicated were challenges to recycling efforts in your jurisdiction, please rank up to three in order of their significance. (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction) c. Third most significant challenge

Does your jurisdiction’s government have a person or persons who are specifically responsible for addressing recycling issues? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that say any recycling services are available to residents)

If additional funding were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to expand or improve recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

If additional local and/or regional partnerships were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to expand or improve recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

If technical assistance (e.g., customized advising on funding, partnerships, contracts, etc.) was available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to expand or improve recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

If higher revenues from the sale of recycled materials were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to expand or improve recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

If state-funded outreach and educational efforts aimed at residents and/or businesses were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to expand or improve recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

Some Michigan jurisdictions are not interested in developing local recycling programs. Others would, except for barriers that keep them from doing so. What about your jurisdiction? Which of the following factors, if any, would you say are reasons your jurisdiction is not engaged in recycling efforts (including services by private providers)? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

While many of these factors may be significant, we’re interested in the ones you believe are most important. Looking at the factors that you indicated were reasons your jurisdiction is not engaged in recycling efforts, please rank up to three in order of their significance. (among jurisdictions that report at least one factor and do not cite a total lack of interest) a. Most significant factor

While many of these factors may be significant, we’re interested in the ones you believe are most important. Looking at the factors that you indicated were reasons your jurisdiction is not engaged in recycling efforts, please rank up to three in order of their significance. (among jurisdictions that report at least one factor and do not cite a total lack of interest) b. Second most significant factor

While many of these factors may be significant, we’re interested in the ones you believe are most important. Looking at the factors that you indicated were reasons your jurisdiction is not engaged in recycling efforts, please rank up to three in order of their significance. (among jurisdictions that report at least one factor and do not cite a total lack of interest) c. Third most significant factor

As far as you know, are there any recycling services that are not currently available to residents and/or businesses in your jurisdiction that those groups would like to have access to? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction and do not say there is a total lack of interest in recycling)

Thinking about potential development of local recycling efforts, do you think the majority of your jurisdiction’s residents would support or oppose paying higher taxes or fees for recycling services in the community? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

Thinking about potential development of local recycling efforts, do you think the majority of businesses in your jurisdiction would support or oppose paying higher taxes or fees for recycling services in the community? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)