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Affiliation <br />The breakdown is by sector. Please circle your response and for the few questions <br />requesting additional information please so respond: <br />I, Waste Reduction Goals- The County has been working towards a 61 % waste <br />reduction goal. This goal is ambitious, but appears to be achievable considering that <br />we are currently at 45% (2005). The staff has presented information that 54% is a <br />reasonable step based on the recyclables materials matrix provided earlier. This <br />assumes that additional investment and commitment is provided in support of these <br />goals. <br />Should the County keep its waste reduction goal of 61 %? <br />Target date- 2016 Yes (or by ) No <br />Is an intermediate goal of 54% acceptable? <br />Target date- 2011 Yes (or" by ) No <br />IL. Residential Curbside Recycling Collection- <br />A. Urban - <br />1. How often should we pick up the curbside recyclables? <br />a. Weekly <br />b. Bi- weekly (every other week) <br />2. What method of collection should be used to collect recyclables? <br />a. Single stream <br />b. Dual stream <br />.3. What type of collection container should be used? <br />a. Cart /Carts or Bins <br />b. Ifbin(s)- Should the county provide additional bin(s) at no cost <br />to the resident: Yes No <br />c. If YES to b above: Does the County provide at no cost: <br />one bin two bins as many as needed <br />Or <br />Does the County charge a fee for each additional bin Yes No <br />* NOTE: Especially if carts are chosen as the standard method, it is possible that <br />standard methods of collection may be difficult in some neighborhoods due to <br />roads, terrain, geography or other factors and a different combination of collection <br />containers specific to these areas may be necessary. <br />4. Which of the following materials should be added to urban curbside <br />collection: <br />a. Mixed Paper- Yes No <br />b. Corrugated Cardboard Yes No <br />