Mistrust of “the system”
"Mistrust of recycling programs" "History of people getting (finished) compost contaminated with PFAS & heavy metals" "Model of recycling not working well tainting perception on how composting would work" "Lack of transparent communication between Processor-Hauler-Resident/Business" "No transparency in waste business" "We don't understand Where is Away??" "Reliance on single use over reuse ‘compostable’ utensils/straws are still wasteful + contaminants." "Inconsistent messaging leads to what is acceptable for inclusion in the organics being diverted. For example, Dairy? Meat? compostable products? " "Confusion regarding what can/should be composted" "Landscaping companies need to be informed of landscape waste ban in landfills when they get their business license" "Legislators need education and time to understand climate matters & solutions" "Legislators need to be educated on climate issues -BIG BARRER to change"
Confusion about what can be composted
T ARGET A UDIENCES Landscaping companies
Legislators
Kids
"Lack of composting education from an early age"
Residents
"Feeling that priorities are not aligned with the needs and exp of residents." "Lack of understanding in under-served communities"
F UNDING AND R ESOURCES
"Lack of staff time, resources, & bandwidth to make impact on composting." "Getting compost to school sites. More funding" "Statewide have community orgs used as resources to implement composting policies"
T ABLE 2: S ELECTED C OMMENTS ON B ARRIERS TO I NFRASTRUCTURE Note: Comments are representative of the identified themes. Not all comments are displayed. E CONOMIC Costs
"Hauling costs for home gardener" "Composting can be expensive." "Additional cost to business owners to add to compost to waste contract and incorporate into operations." "Cost for businesses & individuals." "More options for food scrap/waste diversion. Pickup programs not affordable to all. Need more drop offs.” "The cost of pickup services" "Composting service costs $ despite having many positive externalities equals low accessibility." "Compost facilities are expensive to run and are so full w/ product in IL" “Garbage is perceived as cheap because infrastructure is in place and operated at scale" Compost is expensive. "Costs more to compost than throw in trashcan." Quality "Quality of finished product unknown or inconsistent" "Lack of high-quality compost from food scraps; too much contamination from post- consumer." “How to improve MWRD BioSolids?" Hauling/transport
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