Survey Form - Pacific Recycling Foundation

What is your Name? *

First

Last

Phone

1. Which age group do you belong to? *

Below 18
Between 18 - 30
Between 31 - 45
46 and above

2. Which category of waste picker do you identify yourself as? *

Dumpsite Waste Collectors
Glass Bottle Collectors
Street Waste Collectors
Scrap metal Collectors
Scrap metal agents (middleman)
Scrap metal Yard Workers
Physically and mentally challenged waste Collectors
Garbage Collectors
Door to door Waste Collectors

3. What is your place of birth?

4. To which gender identity do you most identify as? *

Female
Male
Transgender
Gender Variant/ Non- Confirming
Not Listed
Prefer not to answer

5. What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? *

No education
Primary School
Secondary School
Vocational School
Tertiary School

6. Do you have the following; *

See below

6.1. Birth Certificate *

Yes
No
Prefer not to answer

6.2. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) *

Yes
No
Prefer not to answer

6.3. Bank Account *

Yes
No
Prefer not to answer

7. What is your marital status? *

Married
Single
Divorced
Widowed

8. How many members are there in your family, including yourself?

1-2
3-4
5-6
More than 6

9. Do you have any children?

If yes, how many?

1-2 children
3-4 children
5-6 children
More than 6 children

10. Do you have any dependents, such as elderly parents or relatives, living with you?

If yes, how many?

1-2
3-4
More than 6

11. What is the average weekly income of your family?

Less than $50
$50-$100
$100-$200
More than $200

12. Do you have access to basic amenities such as clean water, transport services, and electricity?

No access to basic amenities
Limited access to basic amenities
Moderate access to basic amenities
Full access to basic amenities

13. How does your family members support you in your work?

14. What led you to waste picking?

15. Is this your primary source of income or secondary source of income?

Primary source of income
Secondary source of income

16. How many years have you dedicated to waste picking?

17. How would you describe your living situation? *

Street dweller
Squatter settlements
Own house
Renting
Living with relatives

1. Have you experienced any social isolation or discrimination due to your waste picking activities?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently

Describe incident: (copy)

2. How often do you have talanoa sessions with other waste pickers?

Daily
Weekly
Rarely/Never

3. Have you experienced any incidents of violence or harassment while waste picking?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently

Describe incident:

4. Have you ever experienced safety concerns or been a victim of crime while waste picking?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently

Describe incident:

5. Do you or have you received any support or assistance, whether through social welfare schemes/programs provided by the government or any other organization, or from local authorities or NGOs, to access essential services while waste picking?

If yes, describe:

1. Do you feel safe while waste picking, or do you ever experience fear or anxiety?

Always feel safe
Mostly feel safe, with occasional fear or anxiety
Sometimes feel safe, but often experience fear or anxiety
Rarely feel safe, constantly experience fear or anxiety

2. Have you ever been denied access to healthcare due to your waste picking activities?

If yes, would you like to specify:

3. Have you experienced any health issues related to your waste picking activities?

If yes, would you like to specify:

4. How often do you experience any accidents or injuries while waste picking?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently

Would you like to specify an incident:

5. How often have you been exposed to hazardous waste, such as chemicals or medical waste, while waste picking?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently

6. Have you ever experienced any respiratory issues, such as coughing or difficulty breathing, due to exposure to waste materials?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently

7. Have you ever experienced skin irritation or rashes as a result of waste picking activities?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently

8. Are there any specific areas or times of day that you feel are more dangerous for waste picking?

Please specify:

9. Are there any specific safety measures or equipment that you feel would make waste picking safer?

Please specify:

10. Are there any improvements or changes you would like to see in terms of safety while waste picking?

Please specify:

1. How close is the nearest shop or market to your waste picking site?

Very close (within walking distance)
Somewhat close (requires some travel)
Far (requires significant travel)

2. How close is the nearest washroom facilities (toilet, bathroom and hand washing area) to your waste picking site?

Very close (within walking distance)
Somewhat close (requires some travel)
Far (requires significant travel)

3. How close is a hygienic vicinity (eating area) to your waste picking site?

Very close (within walking distance)
Somewhat close (requires some travel)
Far (requires significant travel)

4. How close is the nearest health center or clinic to your waste picking site?

Very close (within walking distance)
Somewhat close (requires some travel)
Far (requires significant travel)

5. How close is the nearest police station to your waste picking site?

Very close (within walking distance)
Moderately close (within a short distance)
Somewhat close (requires some travel)
Far (requires significant travel)

6. Are there any other essential services, such as transportation, that are not easily accessible to you while waste picking?

Please specify:

7. Are there any improvements or changes you would like to see in the availability of essential services in your waste picking area?

Yes
No, no specific improvements or changes needed

Please specify:

1. Are your children currently attending school?

Yes
No, due to financial constraints
No, due to lack of access to schools
No, due to other reasons

2. Have any of your children dropped out of school?

If yes, please specify:

3. Have any of your children faced discrimination or stigma because of your profession as a waste picker?

Yes
Rarely
No

4. Have you faced any challenges in ensuring that your children have access to proper nutrition and services?

Yes, frequently
Yes, occasionally
Rarely
No, never

5. How do you ensure that your children's educational and other needs are met while you are at work?

They stay with a family member or relative
They attend community-based programs
They are self-sufficient
Other

Please specify:

6. Have you received any government or non-governmental support for your children's education or well-being?

Please specify:

1. Have you faced any violations of your human rights while working as a waste picker from someone who is not a waste picker?

Yes, discrimination and exclusion
Yes, physical or verbal abuse
Yes, denial of fair wages or benefits
No, I have not faced any violations

If yes, please specify an incident:

2. Have you faced any challenges in accessing education or job opportunities outside of waste picking?

Yes, lack of educational opportunities
Yes, limited job options available
Yes, discrimination in employment
No, I have not faced any challenges

If yes, please specify an incident:

3. Have you faced any form of harassment or abuse from law enforcement authorities or other people in your community?

If yes, please specify an incident:

1. Are you aware of any support groups or organizations that cater specifically to the needs of LGBTQI waste pickers in Fiji?

Yes, there are support groups or organizations providing specific support for LGBTQI waste pickers
No, there are no support groups or organizations catering to the needs of LGBTQI waste pickers
I'm not sure if there are any support groups or organizations for LGBTQI waste pickers
Prefer not to answer

2. Have you faced any form of discrimination or harassment based on your sexual orientation or gender identity while working as a waste picker?

1. Please state estimated volume of the following recyclables collected weekly:

PET/Plastic
Scrap metal
E-waste
Glass

PET/Plastic

Scrap metal

E-Waste

Glass