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 full, and the ability to recycle glass/other materials (13% each).

Line Graph with the results of the Recycling Survey

All responses to "Do you have any problems with recycling in Alamogordo?"

KAB's Plans for Recycling

KAB will use the survey results to develop strategies to improve recycling in Alamogordo. Some of KAB's plans include:

Working with the City of Alamogordo and Otero County to introduce curbside recycling
Increasing public awareness about recycling and what can be recycled
Making recycling more convenient for residents

KAB is committed to making Alamogordo a more sustainable community; recycling is integral to that effort. KAB thanks everyone who participated in the survey, and KAB looks forward to working with the community to improve recycling in Alamogordo.

-Sven

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