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Pay as You Throw Survey

Pay as You Throw Survey

The Pay as You Throw Survey is designed to understand the experiences of City of Grand Rapids customers who use the program. The City is invested in service improvements and customer experiences. 

Step 1

Are you a current City of Grand Rapids trash customer?

Yes
80%
No
20%
Closed to responses | 2,289 Responses

How often do you use the City trash cart?

Weekly
31%
Every other week
30%
N/A--I use a private hauler
18%
Every three to four weeks
16%
Less than once a month
4%
Closed to responses | 2,251 Responses

Give the choice, would you prefer a monthly bill or a self-managed account?

Self-managed
76%
Monthly bill
24%
Closed to responses | 2,160 Responses

Are you familiar with the following services offered by the City of Grand Rapids (check all that apply)?

Three different cart sizes
97%
Bulky item scheduled collection
61%
Subsidized service for low-income property owners
15%
Back door service for medically qualified residents
11%
Closed to responses | 1,972 Responses

Would you support Grand Rapids shifting to an exclusive trash hauler program?

Yes
53%
No
47%
Closed to responses | 2,159 Responses