Smart Electric Trash Can

Survey Form

This short survey is about trash management and smart/electric trash cans. It takes about 5–8 minutes. Your answers are anonymous and voluntary.

Do you consent to participate? *

Yes No

Are you currently a student? *

Yes, high school Yes, college/university No

How often are you personally responsible for taking out or managing household or shared-space trash? *

Always or most of the time About half the time Rarely Never

Where do you primarily manage trash? (Select one) *

On-campus dorm/residence hall Off-campus shared apartment/house with roommates Off-campus apartment/house living alone or with partner/family Office/lab/classroom or studio Other (please specify):

What is your main goal for using a smart/electric trash can? (Choose one) *

Reduce odors Reduce overflow or number of trips to take out trash Keep hands clean (no touching lids) Keep pests (bugs/gnats/rodents) out Save space by compacting trash Reminders/alerts to take out trash Other (please specify):

How much of a problem are these in your current trash setup? *

Issue	1	2	3	4	5
Odors/smell
Trash can overflow
Leaks/mess when removing the bag
Bugs/gnats/rodents
Having to touch a dirty lid

Scale: 1 Not a problem, 2 Slight problem, 3 Moderate, 4 Big problem, 5 Very big problem

Which features seem useful to you? (Select all that apply)

Automatic lid (hands-free) Powered odor control (e.g., carbon filter or sealed system) Trash compaction (fits more in each bag) Fill-level indicator or alert App reminders/notifications Antimicrobial or easy-clean materials Child/pet lock Quiet operation None of the above

If provided at no extra cost, how interested would you be in using it? *

Not at all interested Slightly interested Moderately interested Very interested Extremely interested

If you wanted one for your space, who would typically make the decision or pay for it? *

I would We would decide/share cost (roommates/household) Landlord/property manager Campus/facilities staff Other (please specify):

About how many people regularly use the main trash can in your space? *

1 (just me) 2–3 people 4–5 people 6 or more people

Open-ended: What would a “smart” trash can need to do for you to consider using it? Why?

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