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nearly all respondents knew the location of their nearest public library. The level of awareness was lowest in Tuggeranong at 86°b.
17% of respondents were unaware of the location of their nearest recycling depot.
Recycling
overall, 8196 of households responding recycle newspapers, 6896 glass bottles, 4496 aluminium cans, 37% plastic soft drink bottles and 70% garden waste.
recycling rates were highest in central Canberra and lowest in Tuggeranong and Belconnen.
the main reason given for not recycling was not knowing where to take material for recycling (1896 of respondents). However lack of transport to take material to recycling locations is also a significant problem for 996 of respondents, with this problem highest in North Canberra (1396 of respondents).
the strongest preference for dropping off material for recycling was the householders nature strip, followed by the local shopping centre. However 40% to 50% of respondents also supported use of regional recycling centres.
Journey to work by car
overall, 7990 of households responding had occupants who mainly travel to and from work by car.
lowest rates of journey to work by car were in North and South Canberra (67% of respondents) while the highest rates were 8796 for Tuggeranong, 84% for Weston Creek and 8396 for Belconnen.
Reasons for not using AC77ON buses
overall almost 60% of respondents not using ACTION said that this was because of the need to etch two or more buses and because of the travel time involved. This was significantly higher in Tuggeranong, Weston Creole and Belconnen, where the cost of bus fares was also regarded as a significant disincentive by one quarter of households.
2396 indicated that work location away from the major bus routes was a further reason for using a car perceived safety in walking to and from bus steps in the dark was reported as a problem for 1396 of respondents.
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