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Keep Alamogordo Beautiful Recycling Survey Results 2023

On September 30, 2023, Keep Alamogordo Beautiful (KAB) closed its recycling survey. The survey received 135 responses, and the results are now available. Most Recycled Material The most recycled material in Alamogordo is  cardboard , with  75.6%  of respondents saying they recycle it. Other popular recycled materials include plastic bottles (65.9%), paper (51.1%), and metal cans (51.9%). Recycling Frequency Most respondents  recycle monthly (29.6%) , followed by weekly (25.9%). An equal percentage of respondents recycle daily or never recycle (16.3%). Recycling Location The most common place to recycle in Alamogordo is at a  drop-off location (68.1%) . The only other popular recycling location is a recycling center (6.7%). Challenges with Recycling The biggest challenge with recycling in Alamogordo is  convenience , according to  39%  of responses. Other challenges include a need for knowledge about what can be recycled , recycling bins are always...