Fall 2021

Thinking about potential development of local recycling efforts, do you think the majority of your jurisdiction’s Board or Council 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)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that most materials collected in recycling programs simply end up in landfills anyway?

Thinking about the primary service provider, which of the following options best describes how curbside waste collection for residents is currently provided in your county? (among counties that report curbside waste collection for residents is available in the county, and any recycling services are available in the county)

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)

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 (among jurisdictions that report at least one factor and do not cite a total lack of interest) c. Third most significant factor

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 (among jurisdictions that report at least one factor and do not cite a total lack of interest) b. Second most significant factor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) a. Most significant factor

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)

If state-funded outreach and educational efforts aimed at residents and/or businesses were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to introduce recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report no 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 introduce recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

If technical assistance (e.g., customized advising on funding, partnerships, contracts, etc.) were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to introduce recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report no 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 introduce recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

If additional funding were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to introduce recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would private-sector recycling providers or groups likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

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

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 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)

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 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 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 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)

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would articles in professional magazines and websites likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would resident commissions or advisory boards likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would examples from other municipalities likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would national or state organizations supporting local governments (e.g., ICMA, MML/MTA/MAC, MSU Extension office) likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community?

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would local, regional, or national environmental groups (e.g., local non-profits, the Michigan Recycling Coalition, etc.) likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would state government agencies likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would federal government agencies likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)