Waste Management Audit Checklist Template

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Waste Management Audit Checklist Template

Planning

Confirm if the following are done:

Evaluate waste hauler’s accepted recyclable types against current collections

Yes No N/A

Determine methods and waste categories

Yes No N/A

Outline goals and state some predictions

Yes No N/A

Made a list of multiple, well-ventilated areas where waste sorting can be conducted

Yes No N/A

List pros and cons of sorting at each area (ventilation, convenience, flooring, clean-up)

Yes No N/A

Consider recruiting help if needed for the physical tasks

Yes No N/A

Obtain buy-in/permission for waste sorting at the most ideal location

Yes No N/A

PPE and Sorting Equipment

Confirm if the following are ready:

Puncture-resistant nitrile gloves

Yes No N/A

Full Tyvek coverall

Yes No N/A

Eye protection

Yes No N/A

Face masks

Yes No N/A

Long tongs

Yes No N/A

Clean-up supplies and equipment

Yes No N/A

First-Aid Kit

Yes No N/A

Large plastic sheet to be spread on a flat surface or folding Tables w/ Plastic Covering (Consider creating a "lip" or frame on the perimeter of the table under the plastic covering to keep liquids from running off.)

Yes No N/A

Waste Sorting

Confirm if the following are done:

Coordinate time and place with the sorting team

Yes No N/A

Coordinate waste "pull" and note the time and place of sample

Yes No N/A

Execute audit by separating waste by waste stream. (If the trash is already in a bag or bin, consider not dumping that bag or bin. Lift the items out of that container to leave possible wet slop in the bottom)

Yes No N/A

Tally up or weigh various waste streams and record

Yes No N/A

Clean up and dispose/recycle properly

Yes No N/A

Findings and Follow-up

Tally the data collected

Yes No N/A

Compare findings against initial predictions

Yes No N/A

Objectively evaluate the sample size and date/time of "pull" and sort

Yes No N/A

Compare findings to previous waste-audits if available

Yes No N/A

Compare findings against purchasing records

Yes No N/A

Discuss findings with custodial staff and other stakeholders

Yes No N/A

Completion

Provide recommendations and action plans

Completed by: Name and Signature

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Please note that this checklist template is a hypothetical appuses-hero example and provides only standard information. The template does not aim to replace, among other things, workplace, health and safety advice, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or any other applicable law. You should seek your professional advice to determine whether the use of such a checklist is appropriate in your workplace or jurisdiction.