Citywide Composting Initiative Survey 2024

Join us in shaping the future of composting in Albuquerque!

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We invite you to participate in our survey to provide valuable insights and feedback on the draft Albuquerque Citywide Composting Initiative. This initiative aims to promote sustainability, reduce waste, and foster community engagement through composting.

About the Albuquerque Citywide Composting Initiative:

The draft Albuquerque Citywide Composting Initiative, is designed to divert household food waste from landfills and to compost. By stopping organic waste from going to landfills and instead converting it into nutrient-rich compost, the Initiative aims to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, conserve resources, and enrich local soils. Through inclusive outreach efforts and strategic partnerships, the initiative strives to make composting accessible to all residents, regardless of income or neighborhood.

What’s next? Weaving community feedback into the Initiative and finalizing the plan by October 2024.

Find More Information and Resources:

To learn more about the Albuquerque Citywide Composting Initiative and access additional resources, on our Waste as Resources page. For inquiries or assistance, please contact Matthew Fien Gretton at [email protected]. Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of composting in Albuquerque. Thank you for your participation!

Awareness and Understanding:

What do you see as the main benefits of sending food waste to composting instead of a landfill for your local community?

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Program Components:

What factors would encourage you to participate in the program? You can select multiple options.

Convenient drop-off locations

Educational resources and collection container provided

Community support and engagement

Other (please specify)

What potential challenges or concerns do you foresee with the proposed Initiative focused on household food waste collection? You can select multiple options.

Transportation logistics

Availability of drop-off sites

Lack of awareness or education about composting

Other (please specify)

Other (Potential Challengs or Concerns) If you selected "other" in the previous question, please elaborate.

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Please rank your preference for the following versions of initiative design Ranking options are Most, Middle, Least.

	Most	Middle	Least
Design 1 (Drop-off site): Drop off food waste at local collection site once per week.
Design 2 (“Green Hub” Drop-off site): Same as Design 1, but the collection site would also offer other services and features, such as on-site composting, community garden, food aid distribution, recycling drop-off, or sustainability workshops.
Design 3 (Curbside Collection): Place food waste bucket out on the curb for collection once per week.

Can you please comment on why you ranked the Designs in this way?

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What is your willingness to pay in order to participate in each program version?

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Partnerships and Engagement:

How do you think the City can effectively reach community members and increase participation and perceived value in the composting initiative? You can select multiple options.

Community events and workshops

Social media campaigns

School outreach programs

Educational materials distributed to households

Free toolkit to get started

Other (please specify)

Other (Effectively Reach Community Members) If you answered "other" in the previous question, please elaborate.

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What incentives do you think would encourage businesses and organizations to participate in hosting drop-off sites? You can select multiple options.

Tax incentives

Public recognition

Reduced waste hauling fees

Other (please specify)

Other (Incentives) If you selected "other" in the previous question, please elaborate.

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What role do you think local businesses and organizations should play in supporting composting efforts?

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Equity and Accessibility:

If you compost currently, what barriers do you experience when composting?

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What could be done to address potential barriers to participation in composting programs?

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What would make composting accessible for you?

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Are there cultural considerations the City should consider when developing compost programs?

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Long-Term Sustainability:

How could the current initiative be improved to be more convenient?

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Do you have any additional suggestions or feedback on the draft Albuquerque Citywide Composting Initiative?

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Demographic Information (optional):

What is your age group?

18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+

What is your household type?

Single individual
Couple without children
Couple with children
Single-parent household
Other (please specify)

Other (Household Type) If you selected "other" in the above question, please elaborate.

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Do you live in single- or multi-family housing?

Single
Multi-family

What is your zip code?

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Citywide Composting Initiative Survey 2024

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