Waste Survey 2017 Results

Residential Waste Survey
Q1 Which Suburb do you live in?

Answered: 4,949 Skipped: 0
Bendigo 8.45%
8.45%
Eaglehawk -
6.95%
Eaglehawk No...
6.95%
East Bendigo 2.06%
2.06%
Elmore - Rural
0.48%
North
0.48%
Epsom - Ascot 6.30%
6.30%
Flora Hill -
9.03%
Quarry Hill ...
9.03%
Golden Square 8.10%
8.10%
Heathcote and
1.90%
District
1.90%
Huntly 2.30%
2.30%
Kangaroo Flat
9.11%
- Big Hill
9.11%
Kennington 5.19%
5.19%
Long Gully -
3.19%
West Bendigo...
3.19%
Maiden Gully 4.97%
4.97%
Marong - Rural
1.54%
West
1.54%
North Bendigo
- California... 5.27%
5.27%
Rural East 0.55%
0.55%
Strathdale 5.70%
5.70%
Strathfieldsaye 7.19%
7.19%
White Hills -
Jackass Flat 4.16%
4.16% 1 / 33
Jackass Flat
Other - Not
7.25%
Covered Above
7.25%
Other -
Outside of... 0.28%
0.28%
Other (Outside
of Greater...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Bendigo 8.45% 418
Eaglehawk - Eaglehawk North - Sailors Gully 6.95% 344
East Bendigo 2.06% 102
Elmore - Rural North 0.48% 24
Epsom - Ascot 6.30% 312
Flora Hill - Quarry Hill - Spring Gully - Golden Gully 9.03% 447
Golden Square 8.10% 401
Heathcote and District 1.90% 94
Huntly 2.30% 114
Kangaroo Flat - Big Hill 9.11% 451
Kennington 5.19% 257
Long Gully - West Bendigo - Ironbark 3.19% 158
Maiden Gully 4.97% 246
Marong - Rural West 1.54% 76
North Bendigo - California Gully 5.27% 261
Rural East 0.55% 27
Strathdale 5.70% 282
Strathfieldsaye 7.19% 356
White Hills - Jackass Flat 4.16% 206
Other - Not Covered Above 7.25% 359
Other - Outside of Greater Bendigo 0.28% 14
Other (Outside of Greater Bendigo) 0.00% 0
TOTAL 4,949
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Q2 Are you Male or Female?

Male 28.34%
28.34%
Female 70.52%
70.52%
Other 0.10%
0.10%
Prefer Not to
1.03%
Say
1.03%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Male 28.34% 1,397
Female 70.52% 3,476
Other 0.10% 5
Prefer Not to Say 1.03% 51
TOTAL 4,929
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Q3 How many people live in your household and what are their ages?
Ages 0-9 36.38% 37.62% 14.89% 1.56%

2.75%
6.80%
36.38% 37.62% 14.89% 6.80% 1.56%

2.75%
Ages 10-19 46.48% 36.77% 11.71% 3.85%
0.59%
46.48% 36.77% 11.71% 3.85%

0.59%
Ages 20-29 55.07% 35.37% 0.84%
0.47%
1.88%
6.38%
55.07% 35.37% 6.38%

0.84%
0.47%
1.88%
Ages 30-39 49.01% 48.17% 0.35%
0.63%
1.83%
49.01% 48.17% 1.83%

0.35%
0.63%
Ages 40-49 56.06% 41.54% 0.42%
0.21%
0.49%
1.27%
56.06% 41.54% 1.27%

0.42%
0.21%
0.49%
Ages 50-59 57.64% 39.59% 0.58%
0.15%
0.51%
1.53%
57.64% 39.59% 1.53%

0.58%
0.15%
0.51%
Ages 60-69 54.63% 43.06% 0.83%
0.09%
0.19%
1.20%
54.63% 43.06% 1.20%

0.83%
0.09%
0.19%
Ages 70+ 51.50% 43.80% 2.35%
0.64%
0.21%
1.50%
51.50% 43.80% 1.50%

2.35%
0.64%
0.21%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
1 2 3 4 5 6+
1 2 3 4 5 6+ TOTAL
Ages 0-9 36.38% 37.62% 14.89% 6.80% 2.75% 1.56%
701 725 287 131 53 30 1,927
Ages 10-19 46.48% 36.77% 11.71% 3.85% 0.59% 0.59%
627 496 158 52 8 8 1,349
Ages 20-29 55.07% 35.37% 6.38% 1.88% 0.47% 0.84%
587 377 68 20 5 9 1,066
Ages 30-39 49.01% 48.17% 1.83% 0.63% 0.00% 0.35%
696 684 26 9 0 5 1,420
Ages 40-49 56.06% 41.54% 1.27% 0.49% 0.21% 0.42%
795 589 18 7 3 6 1,418
Ages 50-59 57.64% 39.59% 1.53% 0.51% 0.15% 0.58%

792 544 21 7 2 8 1,374
Ages 60-69 54.63% 43.06% 1.20% 0.19% 0.09% 0.83%

590 465 13 2 1 9 1,080
Ages 70+ 51.50% 43.80% 1.50% 0.21% 0.64% 2.35%

241 205 7 1 3 11 468
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Q4 Which size Recycling bin do you have? (Yellow or Blue Lid)

140 Litre
4.67%
(small)
4.67%
240 Litre
91.40%
(large) (mos...
91.40%
360 Litre
3.93%
(extra large)
3.93%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
140 Litre (small) 4.67% 227
240 Litre (large) (most common unless another size has been requested) 91.40% 4,445
360 Litre (extra large) 3.93% 191
TOTAL 4,863
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Q5 When putting out your Recycling bin, typically how full is it? (Yellow or
Blue Lid)
Empty to
2.70%
Quarter - 0%...
2.70%
Quarter to
8.00%
Half - 25% t...
8.00%
Half to Three
19.52%
Quarters - 5...
19.52%
Three Quarters
69.78%
to Full - 75...
69.78%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Empty to Quarter - 0% to 25% 2.70% 131
Quarter to Half - 25% to 50% 8.00% 388
Half to Three Quarters - 50% to 75% 19.52% 947
Three Quarters to Full - 75% to 100% 69.78% 3,385
TOTAL 4,851
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Q6 When putting out your General Waste bin, typically how full is it? (Red
or Dark Green Lid)
Empty to
18.99%
Quarter - 0%...
18.99%
Quarter to
24.11%
Half - 25% t...
24.11%
Half to Three
23.31%
Quarters - 5...
23.31%
Three Quarters
33.59%
to Full - 75...
33.59%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Empty to Quarter - 0% to 25% 18.99% 920
Quarter to Half - 25% to 50% 24.11% 1,168
Half to Three Quarters - 50% to 75% 23.31% 1,129
Three Quarters to Full - 75% to 100% 33.59% 1,627
TOTAL 4,844
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Q7 Have you found that you need to place Recycling into your General
Waste bin because the Recycling bin gets full?
Yes 41.46%
41.46%
No 58.54%
58.54%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 41.46% 2,006
No 58.54% 2,832
TOTAL 4,838
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Q8 How often does this occur?

Answered: 2,007 Skipped: 2,942
Once per month 29.45%
29.45%
Only after an
19.03%
event at my...
19.03%
Most fortnights 33.08%
33.08%
Every fortnight 18.44%
18.44%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Once per month 29.45% 591
Only after an event at my house 19.03% 382
Most fortnights 33.08% 664
Every fortnight 18.44% 370
TOTAL 2,007
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Q9 Do you have an Organics Bin and Collection (Lime Green Lid)?

Yes 82.36%
82.36%
No 17.64%
17.64%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 82.36% 3,977
No 17.64% 852
TOTAL 4,829
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Q10 Do you;
Answered: 858 Skipped: 4,091
Live in an
area that do...
52.68%
52.68%
Have an
Exemption...
47.32%
47.32%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Live in an area that does not have the Organics Bin Service 52.68% 452
Have an Exemption (Compost Bin or other approved disposal method) 47.32% 406
TOTAL 858
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Q11 As you live OUTSIDE of the current Organics Bin Area (Urban
Bendigo & Marong), how do you dispose of your Food Waste?
General Waste
Bin
22.62%
22.62%
Compost at home 54.07%
54.07%
Other
arrangement ...
7.24%
7.24%
Take to a
Landfill,...
0.45%
0.45%
Other (please
specify)
15.61%
15.61%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
General Waste Bin 22.62% 100
Compost at home 54.07% 239
Other arrangement at home 7.24% 32
Take to a Landfill, Transfer Station 0.45% 2
Other (please specify) 15.61% 69
TOTAL 442
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Q12 As you live OUTSIDE of the current Organics Bin Area (Urban
Bendigo & Marong), how do you dispose of your Garden Waste?
General Waste
Bin 14.55%
14.55%
Compost at home 53.41%
53.41%
Other
arrangement ... 17.05%
17.05%
Take to a
Landfill,... 3.64%
3.64%
Other (please
specify) 11.36%
11.36%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
General Waste Bin 14.55% 64
Compost at home 53.41% 235
Other arrangement at home 17.05% 75
Take to a Landfill, Transfer Station 3.64% 16
TOTAL 440
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Q13 Do you think the Organics Bin Service should be extended to cover
your property?
Yes 23.01%
23.01%
No 64.24%
64.24%
Not Sure 12.76%
12.76%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 23.01% 101
No 64.24% 282
Not Sure 12.76% 56
TOTAL 439
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Q14 If only ONE Bin was collected WEEKLY (with the other two
fortnightly) Which one would you prefer?
General Waste
54.51%
(red or dark...
54.51%
Recycling
30.75%
(yellow or b...
30.75%
Organics (lime
14.74%
green lid)
14.74%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
General Waste (red or dark green lid) 54.51% 2,163
Recycling (yellow or blue lid) 30.75% 1,220
Organics (lime green lid) 14.74% 585
TOTAL 3,968
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Q15 If the Organics Bin Service WAS NOT to be introduced at your

property, which Bin would you prefer being collected was collected
WEEKLY (with the other collected fortnightly)?
General Waste
(red or dark...
65.22%
65.22%
Recycling
34.78%
(yellow or b...
34.78%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
General Waste (red or dark green lid) 65.22% 285
Recycling (yellow or blue lid) 34.78% 152
TOTAL 437
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Q16 Would you make use of a Garden Waste drop off service to an
existing Landfill/Transfer Station FOR A FEE? (Currently $65 per tonne
for a car or trailer)
Yes 9.49%
9.49%
No 75.68%
75.68%
Not Sure 14.83%
14.83%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 9.49% 80
No 75.68% 638
Not Sure 14.83% 125
TOTAL 843
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Q17 Would you make use of a Garden Waste drop off service to an
existing Landfill/Transfer Station IF IT WAS FREE?
Yes 47.02%
47.02%
No 38.45%
38.45%
Not Sure 14.52%
14.52%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 47.02% 395
No 38.45% 323
Not Sure 14.52% 122
TOTAL 840
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Q18 Which Bin would your prefer being collected WEEKLY (with the other
collected fortnightly)?
General Waste
63.72%
(red or dark...
63.72%
Recycling
(yellow or b...
36.28%
36.28%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
TOTAL 838
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Q19 If an Organics Bin Service was introduced to your property, which

bin would you prefer to be collected WEEKLY (with the other two
fortnightly)?
! No matching responses.
Organics 0.00% 0
TOTAL 0
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Q20 How do you currently dispose of Hard Rubbish (Furniture, Fridges

etc) - (Select ALL that apply)
Take them to
the... 44.89%
44.89%
Take them to
the Eaglehaw...
52.79%
52.79%
Pay for
Private... 17.36%
17.36%
Take to an Op
Shop or Charity 54.50%
54.50%
I do not have
any Hard... 7.59%
7.59%
Other (please
specify) 12.01%
12.01%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Take them to the Landfill/Transfer Station 44.89% 2,154
Take them to the Eaglehawk Eco Recycling Centre 52.79% 2,533
Pay for Private Collection (Skip Bin, Private Waste Collection etc) 17.36% 833
Take to an Op Shop or Charity 54.50% 2,615
I do not have any Hard Rubbish 7.59% 364
Total Respondents: 4,798
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Q21 Would you like Council to introduce a Hard Waste collection?

Yes 77.95%
77.95%
No 10.47%
10.47%
No Preference 11.58%
11.58%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 77.95% 3,737
No 10.47% 502
No Preference 11.58% 555
TOTAL 4,794
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Q22 When considering a Hard Rubbish collection, would you prefer;

A blanket
45.65%
service (pai...
45.65%
A ‘pay as you
42.97%
go’ service...
42.97%
Other (please
11.38%
specify)
11.38%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
A blanket service (paid for by all ratepayers through annual rates) 45.65% 1,701
A ‘pay as you go’ service (call to book an appointment and pay per collection) 42.97% 1,601
TOTAL 3,726
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Q23 How many times do you visit the following Transfer Stations,
Landfills or Recovery Centre EACH YEAR?
Eaglehawk
Landfill 28.17% 22.65% 18.70% 10.11% 9.11% 3.72%
7.55%
28.17% 22.65% 18.70% 10.11% 9.11% 3.72%

7.55%
Eaglehawk
Recycling...
21.24% 21.49% 19.46% 11.61% 9.98%4.53% 11.71%
21.24% 21.49% 19.46% 11.61% 9.98%4.53% 11.71%

Heathcote
95.81% 0.74%
0.12%
0.58%
0.97%
1.20%
Landfill
95.81% 1.20%
0.74%
0.12%
0.58%
0.97%
Strathfieldsaye
Transfer... 78.66% 6.63%4.81%
3.17%
2.57%
3.06%
1.10%
78.66% 6.63%4.81%
3.17%
2.57%
3.06%
1.10%
Goornong
Transfer... 97.84% 0.12%
0.24%
0.16%
0.39%
0.86%
97.84% 0.86%
0.12%
0.24%
0.16%
0.39%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
0 1 2 3 4 5 6+
0 1 2 3 4 5 6+ TOTAL
Eaglehawk Landfill 28.17% 22.65% 18.70% 10.11% 9.11% 3.72% 7.55%
1,190 957 790 427 385 157 319 4,225
Eaglehawk Recycling Centre 21.24% 21.49% 19.46% 11.61% 9.98% 4.53% 11.71%
858 868 786 469 403 183 473 4,040
Heathcote Landfill 95.81% 1.20% 0.97% 0.58% 0.58% 0.12% 0.74%
2,469 31 25 15 15 3 19 2,577
Strathfieldsaye Transfer Station 78.66% 6.63% 4.81% 3.17% 2.57% 1.10% 3.06%
2,208 186 135 89 72 31 86 2,807
Goornong Transfer Station 97.84% 0.86% 0.39% 0.16% 0.24% 0.12% 0.39%
2,490 22 10 4 6 3 10 2,545
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Q24 Have you noticed the City of Greater Bendigo’s “sort it out before you
throw it out” recycling advertising campaign on TV, radio, social or print
media?
Yes 64.74%
64.74%
No 29.72%
29.72%
Not Sure 5.54%
5.54%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 64.74% 3,074
No 29.72% 1,411
Not Sure 5.54% 263
TOTAL 4,748
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Q25 Do you feel that YOU understand what should and should not be
placed in each bin?
Yes 94.67%
94.67%
No 5.33%
5.33%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 94.67% 4,490
No 5.33% 253
TOTAL 4,743
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Q26 Do you feel that the COMMUNITY understand what should and
should not be placed in each bin?
Yes 43.28%
43.28%
No 56.72%
56.72%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 43.28% 2,051
No 56.72% 2,688
TOTAL 4,739
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Q27 Do you have any suggestions as to how Community Education could

be improved? (type in box)
28 / 33
Q28 Do you have any Comments or Suggestions about the City of

Greater Bendigo Waste Service in general? (type in box)
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Q29 Thank you for taking part in this Survey. Do you wish to go into the
draw to win an iPad? (*Terms and Conditions apply - see
bendigo.vic.gov.au/wastesurvey for details)
Yes 79.14%
79.14%
No 20.86%
20.86%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 79.14% 3,714
No 20.86% 979
TOTAL 4,693
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Residential Waste Survey

Q1 Which Suburb do you live in?

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Bendigo 8.45% 418

Eaglehawk - Eaglehawk North - Sailors Gully 6.95% 344

East Bendigo 2.06% 102

Elmore - Rural North 0.48% 24

Epsom - Ascot 6.30% 312

Golden Square 8.10% 401

Heathcote and District 1.90% 94

Huntly 2.30% 114

Kangaroo Flat - Big Hill 9.11% 451

Kennington 5.19% 257

Long Gully - West Bendigo - Ironbark 3.19% 158

Maiden Gully 4.97% 246

Marong - Rural West 1.54% 76

North Bendigo - California Gully 5.27% 261

Rural East 0.55% 27

Strathdale 5.70% 282

Strathfieldsaye 7.19% 356

White Hills - Jackass Flat 4.16% 206

Other - Not Covered Above 7.25% 359

Other - Outside of Greater Bendigo 0.28% 14

Other (Outside of Greater Bendigo) 0.00% 0

Q2 Are you Male or Female?

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Male 28.34% 1,397

Female 70.52% 3,476

Prefer Not to Say 1.03% 51

Ages 0-9 36.38% 37.62% 14.89% 1.56%

36.38% 37.62% 14.89% 6.80% 1.56%

46.48% 36.77% 11.71% 3.85%

55.07% 35.37% 6.38%

49.01% 48.17% 1.83%

56.06% 41.54% 1.27%

57.64% 39.59% 1.53%

54.63% 43.06% 1.20%

51.50% 43.80% 1.50%

Ages 50-59 57.64% 39.59% 1.53% 0.51% 0.15% 0.58%

Ages 60-69 54.63% 43.06% 1.20% 0.19% 0.09% 0.83%

Ages 70+ 51.50% 43.80% 1.50% 0.21% 0.64% 2.35%

Q4 Which size Recycling bin do you have? (Yellow or Blue Lid)

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

140 Litre (small) 4.67% 227

360 Litre (extra large) 3.93% 191

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Empty to Quarter - 0% to 25% 2.70% 131

Quarter to Half - 25% to 50% 8.00% 388

Half to Three Quarters - 50% to 75% 19.52% 947

Three Quarters to Full - 75% to 100% 69.78% 3,385

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Empty to Quarter - 0% to 25% 18.99% 920

Quarter to Half - 25% to 50% 24.11% 1,168

Half to Three Quarters - 50% to 75% 23.31% 1,129

Three Quarters to Full - 75% to 100% 33.59% 1,627

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 41.46% 2,006

Q8 How often does this occur?

Once per month 29.45%

Most fortnights 33.08%

Every fortnight 18.44%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Once per month 29.45% 591

Only after an event at my house 19.03% 382