Casa Grande Residents Decide Recycling Program's Fate | The Locally Times
The city's new survey, open until April 23, will determine if residents are willing to pay for a service halted years ago due to soaring operational costs.
After years without curbside recycling due to rising costs, Casa Grande residents now hold the key to its potential return. The City of Casa Grande launched a new Recycling Survey today, April 6, as part of its 'Engage Casa Grande' initiative, seeking community input on reintroducing the service. Residents have until April 23 to weigh in on a program halted before the pandemic due to soaring operational costs and limited markets. ## Shaping Casa Grande's Recycling Future The survey delves into residents' current recycling habits, asking how often they would utilize a city-provided program and, crucially, what they might be willing to pay for the service. This detailed feedback is key; it will directly inform city decisions on whether to reintroduce recycling and, if so, what its structure will look like for the community. City officials emphasize this survey is a critical step in understanding the true demand for bringing recycling services back to Casa Grande. It's easily accessible online via the city's website. For those who prefer a physical copy, printed versions are available at City Hall, the Casa Grande Public Library, and the Dorothy Powell Senior Center. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Should you need assistance completing the survey, the City’s Public Information Office is available to help. ## The Road Ahead: Why Recycling Halted and What's Next Casa Grande's previous recycling program was halted before the COVID-19 pandemic, a decision driven by escalating operational costs and a shrinking market for processing recyclable materials. Once the survey closes, the City of Casa Grande is scheduled to post the collected results on its website on Thursday, April 30, 2026. These findings will be key in guiding future discussions about potentially re-establishing a recycling program, ensuring any new service truly reflects resident needs and preferences. ## Key Details at a Glance **Participate:** Complete the survey online via the city's website, or pick up a printed copy at City Hall, the Casa Grande Public Library, or the Dorothy Powell Senior Center. **Deadline:** Submissions close Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. **Next Steps:** Survey results are scheduled to be posted on the city's website on Thursday, April 30, 2026, informing future decisions on a potential recycling program.