The City of Newburyport is negotiating a new trash and recycling collection contract. Right now, trash is collected weekly in Newburyport and recycling is every other week. Costs would be lower if trash were picked up every two weeks with recycling.

Which ONE of the following best describes your preference for trash collection?

Looking ahead to the next trash contract, City residents will have to use standard containers for automated pickup of trash and recycling. Currently, residents have large recycling carts (64 gallons) supplied by the City. Residents buy their own carts for trash and generally either have small (35 gallons) or medium (48 gallons) carts.

Thinking of your household needs, which ONE of these specific options would you prefer for trash disposal?

Across New England, trash collection and disposal costs are rising, and Massachusetts has set aggressive goals to reduce waste disposal by 30 percent by 2030. The City aims to provide convenient and reliable service for residents while containing costs and aiming to reduce waste overall.

When it comes to negotiating the City’s new trash contract, which of the following are most important to you? (You can choose up to THREE, if any)

When it comes to other specific trash, recycling and composting service options, which of the following are TRUE for you, if any? (Choose all that apply)

Any other comments or suggestions about trash, recycling or composting in Newburyport?