Reasons for non-participation in a kerbside recycling scheme

Seonaidh McDonald, Caroline Oates

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Abstract

In this article potential barriers to recycling are explored within a UK community of approximately 8000 households that are piloting a kerbside paper recycling scheme. All 1690 non-users of the scheme were surveyed for their decisions not to participate. A 43% response rate was generated from the survey and the reasons given by householders were coded into 12 categories. The main reasons for non-participation included insufficient paper and lack of space in which to locate the recycling bin. 62% of the non-participants reported that they were recycling paper using other facilities such as local bring schemes and charity collections. Strategies to increase participation in the kerbside scheme are suggested.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)369-385
Number of pages17
JournalResources, Conservation and Recycling
Volume39
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2003

Keywords

  • Barriers to recycling
  • Kerbside collection
  • Paper recycling

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