May 2008 Survey
In May 2008, the City of Regina hired Insightrix Research to conduct a survey of 1000 residents to learn their opinions and beliefs about household waste and recycling.
The presentation below illustrates some results from that survey and supporting data about current Regina waste practices:
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May 2008 survey indicated public believes most waste comes from residents, not businesses and institutions. |
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In 2006, business & institutional waste accounted for over half of garbage in Regina while residents generated 32%. Only 14% of waste was diverted from the landfill. |
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Nearly 40% of residential waste consists of organics, followed by paper products (26%). These 2 categories represent almost two-thirds of the residential waste stream. |
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May 2008 survey indicated over 94% of residents believe it is our responsibility as citizens to ensure a clean, healthy environment. |
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May 2008 survey indicated 90% of Regina residents support the introduction of bylaws requiring businesses to separate their recyclables from their garbage. |
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About 70% of waste from institution, commercial & industrial sectors consists of paper, organics and construction waste. |
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May 2008 survey indicated over 80% of Regina residents support the development of a city-funded curb-side recyling program. |
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More than half of Regina's population is willing to pay between $1 and $20 per month for curbside recylcing of paper products, drink containers, glass cans & plastics. |
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The average cost of waste management services is about $100 per household per year or $8.40 per month. |