Solid Waste Master Plan - Engagement Survey

How to participate

Your feedback is important.

The District is starting its update to the SWMP which is a long term plan on how waste should be managed within our community. We are looking for your input on the waste programs, education, and services the District of Muskoka provides, as well as potential new programs. The goal of the survey is to learn more about your experience with handling waste like recyclables, organics, and garbage. Waste management is a shared responsibility that involves every member of our community. Your input will inform the vision, guiding principles, goals, and objectives of the SWMP.

Thank you for completing our SWMP survey.

Personal information is being collected pursuant to Section 28 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and will be used for the purpose of garnering public input into the Solid Waste Master Plan and to respond to inquiries regarding this process. Comments and input provided may form part of the project documentation and therefore be subject to disclosure pursuant to MFIPPA or other applicable legislation. Should you have questions regarding this collection, please contact the District at waste@muskoka.on.ca or by calling (705) 645-2100.

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Name (Optional)

Maximum 50 characters

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Email Address (Optional)

From the dropdown menu, please select the Town or Township you live or work in (permanent or seasonal)

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Select option

Postal Code

Maximum 6 characters

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Are you using the waste system as a: (select all that apply)

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Local business owner / employee

Permanent resident

Seasonal resident

Visitor (example cottage renter, temporary stay or vacation in the District of Muskoka)

What type of property do you live in?

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What do you think will be most important to the SWMP? Rank these guiding principles or suggest others you find important (1 being most important).

Environmental Sustainability

Select

Cost-effectiveness

Select

Innovation

Select

Education for behavioural change

Select

Think about the District's waste services like a restaurant...

Which of the following best describes how you would like to receive and pay for services?

Michelin Star / fine dining ($$$$)

Family style diner ($$$)

Fast food restaurant ($$)

Drive through ($)

11.

How do you currently manage waste?

I use curbside pick-up programs (inclusive of end of driveway collection, Common Collection Point, or Lakeside Waste Collection services)

I use waste drop-off locations (inclusive of Depots and/or Transfer Stations)

I use curbside and waste drop-off locations

I use a remote bin site location (please note these are changing to a different service)

Other (please specify)

12.

How do you manage food waste at home?

I compost / use my Green Bin

I use a backyard composter or digester

I put my food waste in the garbage

Other (please specify)

13.

How do you use your food waste after you have processed it as noted in Question 12? (Select all that apply)

Not Applicable - I put it in the Green Bin or Garbage

Use it to feed my gardens to grow food

Use it to feed my landscaping (e.g., flowers, shrubs, grass, etc.)

Use it to feed my House Plants

Other (please specify)

16.

Where do you currently find information about the District's waste programs? Select all that apply.

The District of Muskoka Website

The District of Muskoka Administration Centre (calling or visiting the District of Muskoka)

Waste App (mobile phone app)

The District of Muskoka Waste Drop-off Facility Signage

District Social Media (Facebook, Instagram or X/Twitter)

Other (please specify)

17.

What information sources should we focus on adding to or improving? Select up to 3.

Educational videos

Social media (e.g., Facebook pages)

District of Muskoka website

Classes or workshops on waste reduction, reuse and disposal

More features on the Muskoka Waste app

Information available in public spaces, such as advertisements on buses, TV displays throughout the District, at community events, and garbage truck signage

Printed Muskoka educational resources (e.g., brochures, calendar)

Other (please specify)

18.

What is the biggest challenge you face in managing waste in your household?

19.

When you think about the future of waste management, what matters most to you? Rank the following options in order of what matters to you most (1 being more important)

Reducing and reusing waste

Select

Teaching and promoting waste programs and ways to cut down waste

Select

Enforcing waste management rules/by-laws

Select

Keeping services affordable and efficient

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Protecting Muskoka's natural spaces

Select

20.

Do you have any other comments on the Solid Waste Master Plan?