Waste Management & Recycling Checklist (Weekly)

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General Waste Assessment

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Evaluate overall waste generation and identify areas for reduction.

Estimated Total Waste Generated (kg/lbs)

Observations on Waste Composition (e.g., unusually high volume of specific material)

Overall Waste Generation Trend (Compared to Previous Week)

Identified Areas for Waste Reduction (e.g., packaging optimization, staff training)

Waste Compacted?

Number of Full Waste Bins

Cardboard & Paper Recycling

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Focuses on cardboard from deliveries and paper waste.

Estimated Cardboard Volume (Cubic Yards)

Estimated Paper Volume (Cubic Yards)

Cardboard Condition (Before Recycling)

Paper Condition (Before Recycling)

Notes on Contamination (if any)

Is Recycling Container Full?

Date of Last Cardboard/Paper Collection

Plastic & Film Recycling

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Covers plastic packaging, shrink wrap, and other film materials.

Estimated Volume of Plastic Film (lbs)

Types of Plastic Film Recycled (Check all that apply)

If 'Other' selected above, please specify the type of plastic film:

Condition of Recyclable Plastics (e.g., clean, contaminated)

Photograph of Plastic Film Bins (optional - for contamination check)

Number of Full Plastic Film Recycling Bins

Was the plastic film recycling bin serviced this week?

Glass & Metal Recycling

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Focuses on glass bottles, aluminum cans, and other metal containers.

Estimated Quantity of Aluminum Cans Recycled (lbs)

Estimated Quantity of Steel Cans Recycled (lbs)

Estimated Quantity of Glass Bottles Recycled (lbs)

Glass Bottle Condition (Before Recycling)

Metal Sorting Accuracy

Notes on Metal & Glass Recycling (e.g., contamination issues, unusual quantities)

Organic Waste (If Applicable)

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For stores with food waste or organic materials requiring composting.

Estimated Weight of Food Waste (lbs)

Estimated Volume of Food Waste (Gallons)

Description of Organic Waste Types (e.g., produce scraps, coffee grounds)

Composting Method

Date of Last Organic Waste Collection/Donation

Notes on Organic Waste Volume or Quality (e.g., unusually high volume, presence of non-compostable items)

Were there any rejected loads due to contamination?

Waste Bin Management

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Checks bin capacity, cleanliness, and accessibility.

Bin Capacity Utilization (%)

Are bins clean and free of debris?

Are bins easily accessible to staff?

Notes on bin condition or issues observed

Number of Full Bins (if any)

Were any bins overflowing?

Actions taken if overflowing/problematic bins were observed

Compliance & Documentation

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Ensures adherence to local regulations and tracks waste data.

Date of Checklist Completion

Waste Volume (Cubic Yards)

Recycling Volume (Cubic Yards)

Waste Carrier License Verified?

Recycling Contract Reviewed?

Notes/Comments (e.g., unusual waste generation, issues with bins)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., waste transfer notes, recycling certificates)

Local Waste Regulations Up-to-Date?

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