1. 7th GradeRecycling Survey Results

2. Number of Responses 112 households Total 118 surveys turned in as per request Total adjusted for siblings

3. # Individuals Total of 536 people # Trash bags generated by 112 homes and 536 people = 472

4. What is Recycled? Newspaper = 47 Other paper/magazines = 31 Cardboard = 42 Glass = 56 Cans = 76 Plastic = 76 Don’t Recycle = 29

5. How is it Recycled? Curb side pickup = 62 Use of a dumpster = 7 Recycling Center = 15

6. Why NOT Recycling? Not enough space in home = 7 Waste not really an issue = 8 Not sure where to take it = 12

7. Let’s Talk Electronics Computers Cell Phones TV’s 374 678 527

8. Out with the OLD Place it out to trash/dumpster = 42 (38%) Place it somewhere in basement/storage area = 23 (20.5%) Unsure = 37 (33%) Recycle = 8 (7%) Last 2% did not answer the question

9. So Why does IT MATTER? Hazardous Materials Reusable Materials