| 2008 Community Recycling
Survey Results
February 3, 2009
A total of 1,408 surveys were returned to City Hall enclosed
with utility payments. Not all respondents answered each question.
This is an increase of 189 respondents from the 2006 survey.
The following are results of the surveys:
1. Did you know that Mustang has a drop-off recycling
program each Saturday morning at the public works yard?
A total of 1,408 respondents answered this question. A total
of 869 respondents, 62%, were aware of the drop-off program, as
opposed to 539 respondents, 38%, were not aware.
When the 2006 survey was sent in September 2006, the recycling
center had not yet opened. The drop off recycling center opened
late October 2066.
2. Have you used Mustang’s recycling center?
A total of 1,406 respondents answered this question. A total
of 444 respondents, 32%, indicated they have used the facility,
while 962 respondents, 68%, reported no use of the facility.
3. If a weekly curbside pickup required an additional
fee between $2.00 and $3.00 per month on my utility bill, I would
support such an increase.
A total of 1,394 respondents answered this question. A total
of 658 respondents, 47%, indicated they would pay a small additional
fee for curbside recycling, as opposed to 736 respondents, 53%,
indicated they would oppose an additional fee.
This is an 11% increase in 24 months.
4. I would serve as a volunteer for 1 – 2 hours
a month at the recycling center. If yes, please give your name/phone/email.
A total of 1,340 respondents answered this question. A total
of 90, 6.71%, indicated they would volunteer, although many failed
to write in their name or contact information. The remaining 1,250
respondents, 93.28%, expressed no desire to volunteer.
5. If Mustang participated in the Oklahoma City disposal
program, I would transport my household hazardous waste to the
site at SW 15th & Portland.
A total of 1,372 respondents answered this question. A total
of 907 respondents, 66%, indicated they would utilize the Oklahoma
City disposal facility. Alternatively, 465 respondents, 34%, indicated
they would not utilize the facility.
In 2006, 33% indicated a willingness to transport HHW to Midwest
City.
6. I would participate in a mobile household hazardous
waste collection event in Mustang. If yes, how often should this
event be held each year?
A total of 1,333 respondents answered this question. A total
of 934 respondents, 70%, indicated they would participate in a
mobile collection program for their household hazardous waste,
while 399 respondents, 30%, indicated they would not participate.
7. I am willing to pay additional fees to dispose of
my household hazardous waste?
A total of 1,366 respondents answered this question. A total
of 489 respondents, 36%, indicated they would be willing to pay
additional fees to dispose of household hazardous waste, while
877 respondents, 64%, were opposed to paying additional fees.
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