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Development and analysis of a community-based resource recovery program.

H E Jacobs1, J S Bailey, J I Crews

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA School of Medicine, Florida State University.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|July 1, 1984
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Effective neighborhood recycling programs increase participation through convenient pickups and clear communication. A combined approach, including provided bins and regular reminders, proved most successful and cost-effective for sustained community engagement.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Community Engagement
  • Waste Management

Background:

  • Residential recycling participation is crucial for waste reduction.
  • Understanding factors influencing household recycling behavior is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of various procedures in promoting neighborhood recycling.
  • To identify cost-effective strategies for sustained community recycling participation.

Main Methods:

  • Five studies conducted over 10 months assessed different recycling encouragement methods.
  • Data collected on participation rates, cost-effectiveness, and sustained engagement.

Main Results:

  • Weekly recycling pickups aligned with garbage days and door-to-door brochures significantly boosted participation.

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  • Providing recycling containers, especially with prompts, enhanced material separation.
  • High participation procedures were not always cost-effective; a combined package program proved both effective and economical.

    • Conclusions:

    • Coordinated collection schedules and direct communication are key drivers of recycling participation.
    • Container distribution and prompting improve recycling efficacy.
    • A comprehensive, integrated approach to neighborhood recycling programs yields sustained, cost-effective results.