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Community Waste Survey

The survey covers your satisfaction and use with current services, priorities for future improvements, recycling opportunities, and ways we can better support waste behaviours.

Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this important project.

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Which town or community do you live in?

2.  

Are you a: 

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How important is it to you that the Shire works to manage waste better, like reducing waste in landfills, recycling more and protecting the environment from waste?

4.  

How satisfied are you with each of the current waste management services provided by the Shire:

Weekly kerbside general waste collection (twice weekly between October and April)
Fortnightly kerbside recycling collection (Newman only)
Annual kerbside bulk collection
Containers for Change Refund Point (Newman only)
Public bins and litter control
Household Waste Recycling Centre (Newman only)
Newman Landfill
Marble Bar Landfill
Nullagine Landfill
5.  

How important do you believe each of the following factors are when deciding how waste is managed within the Shire of East Pilbara? 

Environmental Impact - This means reducing waste in landfills, lowering climate emissions, and making waste management better for the environment
Waste recovery - Making sure we recycle, compost, and reuse as much waste as possible instead of sending it to landfills
Cost efficiency - Making sure waste management is affordable helping keep costs low for people and the local government
Service reliability - Consistent and timely waste collection and disposal services
Community Engagement - Effective community engagement and education to encourage participation in recycling and waste reduction programs
Public health and safety - Ensuring proper disposal of solid and hazardous materials, effective management of litter in public spaces
Ease and convenience - Accessibility and user-friendliness of waste management services, including the availability of facilities, services and convenient collection schedules
Innovation and technology - Research and implementation of new and advanced technologies and other innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability
6.  

In your opinion, do residents have adequate opportunity to recycle within the Shire?

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How often do you use the following waste management services provided within the Shire to dispose of waste and/or reusable items or recyclables?

Weekly kerbside general waste collection (twice weekly between October and April)
Fortnightly kerbside recycling collection (Newman only)
Containers for Change Refund Point (Newman only)
Household Waste Recycling Centre (Newman only)
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Stations
Newman Landfill
Nullagine Landfill
Marble Bar Landfill
Select option
9.  

When you don’t use the annual bulk collection service, what are your reasons?

10.  

How often do you drop off the following types of household waste at Shire waste facilities (Newman Landfill, Newman Household Waste Recycling Centre, Nullagine Landfill, Marble Bar Landfill, etc)? 

Household waste (items normally placed in rubbish bins)
Cardboard
Green waste
Household hazardous waste (household chemicals, pesticides/herbicides, gas bottles etc)
E-waste & batteries
Bulky waste (old furniture, mattresses, whitegoods, etc)
Tyres
Used motor oil or cooking oil
Used paint tins
Fluorescent tubing
11.  

How much do you agree with the statement “The current waste management services and policies provided by the Shire effectively address the community needs”?

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How effective do you believe the current recycling efforts are in reducing waste to landfill from households within the Shire?

13.  

How confident are you in your knowledge of what can be recycled within the Shire?

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How much do you agree with the statement “The Shire should provide more education and information about waste reduction and recycling practices”?

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If the following community waste initiatives were available, how likely would you be to participate in them?

Tip shop (buy reusable items)
Repair café (fix broken items)
Swap shop (exchange clothes, toys, furniture)
Community clean-up days
Workshops on reducing food waste, upcycling, or sustainable living
Community garden (shared growing space)
Green waste mulch product
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How do you usually receive information about waste and recycling (e.g. services, tips, initiatives, or messages)?

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Please select the top three initiatives for future waste management services you believe should be prioritised by the Shire of East Pilbara:

Thank you.

Your feedback is valuable and will help shape the future of waste management in the Shire of East Pilbara.