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County launches survey on waste programs

June 2, 2022   ·   0 Comments

The County of Simcoe is launching a public survey to obtain input on the County’s waste collection and landfill services.

The survey is intended to provide input on future strategies for better service.

Representatives are also contacting residents via telephone before July 1, 2002, and conducting in-person surveys in some areas to maximize responses.

The on-line survey should take between five and ten minutes.

“Solid waste management is one of many essential services provided by the County, and Council is committed to working with our residents and businesses to ensure we’re delivering the high-quality, high-value service that our communities deserve,” said Simcoe County Warden George Cornell. “As our population grows, it is more important than ever that we continue to develop sustainable plans to address our waste needs. Working closely with our communities, we can adapt our services to increase diversion in an affordable, convenient and environmentally-responsible way.”

Feedback from residents will help Council and staff learn about current waste habits as well as areas of improvement that could lead to higher waste diversion and reduce the amount of material sent to landfills.

The survey will also assist in providing insight into how residents and businesses use waste facilities and how they prefer to receive communications, alerts, and information about waste management programs.

The County’s Solid Waste Management Department is responsible for a wide variety of waste services. Curbside collections provide year-round weekly organic cart collection as well a bi-weekly collections of garbage and recycling carts to more than 150,000 serviced units.

Also included are several special collection days including seasonal yard waste and Christmas tree collection, and during designated weeks, battery clothing, and electronics collection.

To participate in the waste survey, residents can go on-line to www.simcoe.ca/wastesurvey.

In recognition of resident’s time and the importance of feedback, participants will have the opportunity to be entered into a prize draw.

Several prizes will be awarded including ten $100 gift certificates for a variety of dining establishments throughout the County, five $100 gift certificates for a variety of golf courses in the County, and a grand prize of a spa day for two at Vetta Spa, valued at $1,000.

Solicited business participants will receive a $10 Tim Hortons’ e-card for their feedback.

By Brian Lockhart

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