By Sara Beth Williams–
The City of Citrus Heights launched a new FlashVote survey on Tuesday seeking resident feedback about current trash and recycling services throughout the community.
The short, 48-hour survey asks participants to share their opinions on the value, quality, and reliability of their weekly waste collection services. Questions include how residents rate their satisfaction with garbage, recycling, and organics pickup in relation to the amount they pay each month.
Residents are also asked to identify what type of home they live in, and to share how often they use additional waste-related services provided at no extra cost. These services include options such as extra cardboard recycling, free compost pickup at designated locations, used oil and household battery recycling, leaf bag collection, and bulky waste pickup.
The survey invites respondents to select all applicable services their household has used within the past year. Participants are then asked to offer suggestions on what they would change about existing trash and recycling services and to provide any additional comments related to waste management in Citrus Heights.
City officials use FlashVote surveys as a tool for gathering quick community input on specific topics. Each survey remains open for 48 hours and typically includes a small number of multiple-choice questions, with space for short written feedback. Residents who sign up for FlashVote receive notifications by email or text message whenever a new survey opens.
According to the city, survey results are anonymous, and all data collected helps inform future city decisions about service contracts, programs, and community priorities. Feedback from this survey will assist city staff and elected officials in evaluating how current waste collection services are performing and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Residents can participate in the survey by visiting the FlashVote link on the City of Citrus Heights website or signing up at FlashVote.com. The survey will remain open for 48 hours from its launch on Tuesday before closing.
FlashVote surveys have become a regular part of the city’s community engagement strategy since their introduction several years ago. Previous surveys have gathered input on topics such as road maintenance, code enforcement, public safety, and shopping habits. City officials have said that the quick-response format helps them make decisions based on real-time community feedback.
