A Certain County Wanted to Require All Residents to Recycle

Multiple Choice

A certain county wanted to require all residents to recycle. It provided recycling bins, but found that they were not being used. It then instructed trash collectors to check the garbage before taking it, and not collect garbage bins that contained recyclable materials. This took too long, and the trash collectors were not able to complete their routes. Next, the county sent out informative flyers about the benefits of recycling and explaining how to sort materials. This was followed up with an incentive program in which neighborhoods or municipalities within the county could get rewards based on their recycling efforts. What does this process illustrate regarding successful implementation?

A) It takes a lot of money.
B) It requires a great deal of trial and error.
C) It is rarely successful.
D) Policies need to be narrowly written.
E) Outside consultants are often needed.