Waste Audit Checklist

• Organization Name

• Conducted on (Date and Time)

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

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

  Sign