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Public Litter Behavior Survey

Please complete this survey by Friday, June 13th, 2025.

The State of New Mexico is looking to better understand where and why trash accumulation occurs in the state. Part of this effort includes determining the drivers and deterrents of littering. Please complete the twelve (12)-question-survey on this page related to your trash cleanup and/or litter behavior in New Mexico. Your submission will remain anonymous.

Have you ever littered in New Mexico?(Required)

Yes

If you responded “Yes,” please choose the answer that best describes WHY you HAVE littered.(Required)

Lack of Trash Receptacles

Full Trash Receptacles

Too Much Distance to the Next Trash Receptacle

Carelessness/Habit/Convenience

Litter is already present

Thought Someone is Paid to Pick It Up

Other (please specify):

Not applicable (N/A)

Other (please specify):(Required)

If you responded “Yes,” please choose the option that best describes the location(s) where you have littered. Select all that apply.(Required)

Roadside (thrown from vehicle onto highway, etc.)

Public park

Residential neighborhood

Commercial area with shops, restaurants, etc.

Walking to my destination

Other (please specify):

Not applicable (N/A)

Other (please specify):(Required)

If you responded “No," please choose the answer that best describes WHY you have NOT littered.(Required)

Ample Trash Receptacles

Empty Trash Receptacles

Even if trash cans were not present or too full, you would not litter and instead take the trash with you until you found another method of disposal.

Other (please specify):

Not applicable (N/A)

Other (please specify):(Required)

Do you have an RV and dispose of RV waste in a designated dump station?(Required)

Yes

I don’t have an RV, so this is not applicable to me.

If you responded “Yes,” please choose the answer that best describes why you DO dispose of RV waste in a designated dump station.(Required)

The dump station doesn’t charge a fee

The dump station is convenient to get to

There is not usually a line at the dump station

There are plenty of dump stations to be found

Other (please specify):

Other (please specify):(Required)

If you responded “No," please choose the answer that best describes why you DON’T dispose of RV waste in a designated dump station.(Required)

The dump station charges a fee

The dump station is inconvenient to access

There is usually a line at the dump station

There are no dump stations to be found

Other (please specify):

Not applicable (N/A)

Other (please specify):(Required)

How strongly do you agree with the following statement: "Littering negatively affects the environment in my community"?(Required)

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

What types of litter do you see most frequently in your community?(Required)

Drink bottles/containers

Food wrappers

Cigarette butts

Paper/Cardboard

Other (please specify):

Other (please specify):(Required)

Would you participate in a community cleanup event?(Required)

Yes

Maybe

What is your age range?(Required)

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-4

45-54

55-64

65 or older

What is your gender?(Required)

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

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