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County seeks public feedback on waste collection, landfills

Goal of survey is to 'help council and staff learn about current waste habits as well as areas of improvement'
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NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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The County of Simcoe is launching a public survey to obtain input on the county’s waste collection and landfill services, as well as to get information for future strategies to serve residents better.

The short, five- to 10-minute survey can be completed online. Representatives are also contacting residents via telephone before July 1 and conducting in-person surveys in certain areas to maximize responses.

“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 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.”

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

To participate in the waste survey, residents can go to www.simcoe.ca/wastesurvey. In recognition of residents’ time and the importance of their feedback, residential participants will have the opportunity to be entered into a prize draw. Several prizes are available, including:

  • Ten $100 gift certificates for a variety of dining establishments throughout the county
  • Five $100 gift certificates for a variety of golf courses throughout the county
  • 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

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