Ohio Business Questionnaire
Dear Ohio Business:
The Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Solid Waste Management District, Ohio Council of Retail Merchants, Ohio Manufacturers’ Association, Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) invite you to participate in a statewide recycling questionnaire.
The purpose of this questionnaire is to collect data on the amounts and types of materials commercial and industrial businesses recycled in Ohio in 2024. The Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Solid Waste Management District is required to document its recycling efforts in an annual report to Ohio EPA. The District uses the data it receives through questionnaires to complete that report. By submitting data, your business can help the Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Solid Waste Management District meet its reporting requirements. Your data will also help the District track its progress towards meeting local and state recycling goals.
Why is your business being surveyed?
Your business is located in the Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Solid Waste Management District. The District facilitates recycling and reduction efforts for commercial and industrial businesses, institutions, residents, and schools. In order to determine what programs make the most sense and whether programs are achieving intended results, the Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Solid Waste Management District needs to know what and how much material was recycled.
Your completed questionnaire will help the Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Solid Waste Management District better understand recycling in the business community in Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, and Ross Counties. Submitting a completed questionnaire also allows your business to connect directly with the Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Solid Waste Management District which may be able to assist your company with its recycling needs.
How do I participate in the questionnaire?
We have created an online version for you to fill out. Click here to fill it out now.
Or, as always you can print and fill out a hard copy or download a Microsoft Word fillable form here –for commercial businesses or here - for industrial businesses, whichever is easier for you. Click on the arrow next to the county your business is located in and select the correct questionnaire for your business. When you are done, you can either mail or email the completed questionnaire to the Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Solid Waste Management District. Instructions for completing and returning the questionnaire are provided on the questionnaire form.
What happens to my data?
The Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Solid Waste Management District will combine your data with data it receives from other businesses and submit the combined data in its annual report to Ohio EPA. Ohio EPA will use the data to calculate recycling rates for the Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Solid Waste Management District. The District’s data is posted on Ohio EPA’s webpage along with the questionnaire forms. Ohio EPA will also combine the data reported by all solid waste management districts to calculate a recycling rate for Ohio.
Who do I contact for more information?
Please contact Erica Tucker or Lauren Shreve at the Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Solid Waste Management District with any questions regarding the survey. Erica can be reached at (740) 420-5452 or etucker@pickawaycountyohio.gov. Lauren can be reached at 740-420-5452 or lgrooms@pickawaycountyohio.gov.
Thank you for your time and participation.
Sincerely,
Erica Tucker
Questionnaire Downloads & Online version
Use the links below to view and/or download a specific questionnaire. Or try our new online questionnaire!
