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Welcome to the Town of Cochrane Business Waste Management survey.
The Town of Cochrane has set a goal to divert 80% of waste sent to the landfill by 2020. The ICI sector is included in Cochrane’s Zero Waste Framework (adopted by Town Council in 2012) which outlines how to reach this goal.

In addition, the City of Calgary has taken action on their Businesses and Organizations Waste Diversion Strategy and now require all businesses and organizations to recycle and divert their organic (food and yard) waste. As per the City of Calgary’s Waste Diversion Strategy, landfills will start banning loads of garbage containing paper and cardboard in the fall of 2018 and will ban loads containing organics in the fall of 2019.

Since most waste from Cochrane goes to Calgary landfills, it is imperative that we are consistent with the new Calgary requirements. The Town of Cochrane needs your help in developing a local Waste Diversion Strategy that aligns with the City of Calgary and addresses the unique qualities of Cochrane’s ICI community.

Thank you taking part in this important survey about Cochrane business waste management practices and strategies. Your input will help advance Cochrane’s waste management system and our alignment with the City of Calgary.

The survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete. All information you provide will be kept in confidence.

Watch for invitations to in-person stakeholder consultation sessions coming in the next few weeks.
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Section 1: About your business

Section 2: About your waste

4. Please tell us about the types of waste your business generates and how you handle it:
Cardboard
Paper
Metal
Beverage Containers
Glass
Motor Oil
Plastic containers
Plastic wrap
Food
Cooking Oil/Grease
Tires
Concrete
Wood
Drywall
Asphalt Shingles
Textiles
Other? Please specify:
5. Does your business have specific waste management policies or goals?
1. Yes
2. No
If "yes", please describe.
6. Has your business undergone any changes to try to reduce the amount of waste that requires disposal?
1. Yes
2. No
If "yes", please describe.
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Section 3: Current collection methods for your waste

Section 4: Waste Management Challenges

14. On a scale of 1-5, please indicate how significant the following issues are as a barrier to recycling at your business (with 1 being “not at all significant” and 5 being “very significant”)
Access to recycling bins
Space
Time/Labour
Owners/management/staff not interested in recycling
Cost
Other? Please specify:
15. On a scale of 1-5, please indicate how significant the following issues are as a barrier to organics diversion (food and yard waste) at your business (with 1 being “not at all significant” and 5 being “very significant”)
Access to organics bins
Space
Time/Labour
Owners/management/staff not interested in organics diversion
Odour issues
Cost
Other? Please specify:
16. Do you face any challenges related to your garbage collection service?
1. Yes
1. No
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Section 5: Waste Management Policy and Strategy

17. How important do you think reducing waste to landfill should be for Cochrane? (with 1 being “not at all important” and 5 being “very important”)
18. To be consistent with The Town of Cochrane Zero Waste Framework and The City of Calgary programs, would your business be supportive of a policy being introduced that makes recycling mandatory at all businesses in Cochrane?
1. Yes
1. No
19. How long would your business need to prepare for and implement recycling at your site(s)?
20. If recycling was made mandatory for businesses, would your business likely hire a hauler to collect the material or would you want to self-haul the material to a drop-off location?
1. Hire a hauler
1. Self-haul
21. To be consistent with The Town of Cochrane Zero Waste Framework and The City of Calgary programs, would your business be supportive of a policy being introduced that makes organics diversion mandatory at all businesses in Cochrane?
1. Yes
1. No
22. How long would your business need to prepare for and implement organics diversion (food and yard waste) at your site(s)?
23. If organics diversion (food and yard waste) was made mandatory for businesses, would your business likely hire a hauler to collect the material or would you want to self-haul the material to a drop-off location?
1. Hire a hauler
1. Self-haul
24. What action or program does your business participate in that has the most impact on waste diversion?
25. What additional business waste diversion options would you like to see offered in Cochrane?
26. Do you have other suggestions for improvements to Cochrane’s waste management programs?
27. Do you have any other final comments that would help us understand your business waste management practices and strategies?
FOIP Notification:
The personal information on this form is being collected under the authority of section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. Your personal information may be used by the Town of Cochrane for the purpose the information was collected or compiled or for a use consistent with that purpose. Your personal and financial information will be managed in accordance with FOIP. If you have any questions about the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, please see this link: https://www.cochrane.ca/175/Freedom-of-Information

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