Waste Management Beach Product Survey

Personal Beach Trash Questionnaire

Thank you for taking the time to participate in this survey! Our Startup is an eco-friendly, mission-driven company focused on keeping our beaches clean by offering sustainable and functional waste disposal solutions. We’re developing a portable, pop-up beach trash bin made from 100% recycled materials to help beachgoers tackle pollution at its root, reduce and consolidate trash during their beach day, and make cleanup and disposal effortless when they leave.

Your feedback will help us understand market demand and how we can better serve beachgoers like you. This survey will take about 3-5 minutes to complete.

2.How often do you visit the beach?

A few times a week

A few times a month

Once a month

Less than once a month

4.How do you typically handle your trash when at the beach? (Select all that apply)(Required.)

Bring a plastic grocery/trash bag and throw it away later

Put trash in my cooler/beach bag and throw it away later

Use public trash bins throughout the day

Leave trash in a pile and throw it away at the end of the day

Other (please specify)

5.What are your biggest frustrations when it comes to waste disposal at the beach? (Select all that apply)(Required.)

No trash bins available

Public trash bins are too far away

Public trash bins are overflowing

Loose trash bags get messy/blown away

My cooler gets dirty from shoving trash back into it

I don’t really think about it / not a problem for me

6.How useful would you find a lightweight, portable, pop-up trash bin -- designed to store your trash bag and trash securely throughout the day, prevent spills, and built to withstand all beach weather, all while being easy to carry?

7.What features would be most important to you in a portable beach trash bin? (Select all that apply)(Required.)

Pop-up design for easy setup and storage

Drawstring lid to keep trash secure & bugs/seagulls out

Waterproof and leakproof materials

Sturdy base with small sandbag flaps to prevent tipping in the wind

Lightweight & easy to carry (carabiner clip feature)

Made from recycled, eco-friendly materials

Other you'd be interested in (please specify)

8.What main reason would STOP you from purchasing our portable beach trash bin? (select all that apply)(Required.)

I don’t think I need it

I wouldn’t want to carry an extra item

It depends on the price

I'm content with my current trash disposal methods

None of the above

9.What is the MAXIMUM price you would be willing to pay for a portable beach trash bin?(Required.)

10.If the product were available today, where would you most likely purchase it?

Amazon

Outdoor/beach gear stores (REI, Dick’s, Surf Shops)

Big box retailers (Target, Walmart)

Direct from the brand’s website (via Instagram/Facebook/TikTok)

Other (please specify)