Reasons jurisdiction is not engaged in recycling efforts
Full Question Text
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)
| Statewide Total | |
| Total | |
| Total lack of interest among the jurisdiction’s government and the wider community |
12% |
| Current costs of recycling programs and services | 55% |
| Lack of end markets for recycled materials | 15% |
| Cheap landfill rates (that make it less expensive to throw trash out than recycle) | 8% |
| Lack of support from our Board/Council | 7% |
| Lack of support from the community | 24% |
| Lack of public awareness/participation in recycling efforts | 24% |
| Improper recycling practices by users | 19% |
| Staffing for waste and recycling services | 31% |
| Lack of recycling processing infrastructure | 35% |
| Outdated County Solid Waste Management Plan | 2% |
| Gathering and analysis of waste and recycling data | 6% |
| Meeting state or other mandates/regulations | 10% |
| Other | 8% |
| None of the above | 5% |
| Don't know | 11% |